Barnum (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Barnum is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lee Phillips, running about 90 minutes. “A Sucker is Born Every Minute!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.
Who’s in it. Barnum stars Burt Lancaster as PT Barnum, Hanna Schygulla as Jenny Lind, Michael Higgins as Phineas Taylor and Lorena Gale as Joyce Heth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Barnum has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barnum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barnum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barnum (1986)?
- In US, Barnum is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barnum worth watching?
- Barnum holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barnum?
- Barnum stars Burt Lancaster, Hanna Schygulla, Michael Higgins, Lorena Gale and Sandor Raski.
- When was Barnum released?
- Barnum was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.