Freaks (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1932, Freaks is a drama and horror film directed by Tod Browning, running about 62 minutes. “The love story of a siren, a giant, and a dwarf!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Who’s in it. Freaks stars Harry Earles as Hans, Olga Baclanova as Cleopatra, Daisy Earles as Frieda and Henry Victor as Hercules, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Freaks has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freaks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freaks (1932)?
- In US, Freaks is available to stream on Bloodstream and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freaks worth watching?
- Freaks holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Freaks?
- Freaks stars Harry Earles, Olga Baclanova, Daisy Earles, Henry Victor and Wallace Ford.
- When was Freaks released?
- Freaks was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.