7.5
Where can I stream Barnum?
In the United States, Barnum streams on Prime and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 1 other country.
Summary
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.
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- Directed by
- Terry Hughes
- Written by
- Michael Stewart, Cy Coleman, Mark Bramble
- Produced by
- Harold Fielding
- Music by
- Michael Reed
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Facts
December 26, 1986 · 1 h 53 min · Music, TV Movie
- Released
- December 26, 1986
- Runtime
- 1 h 53 min
- Genres
- Music, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 4 countries
Q&A
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Questions about Barnum
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Barnum worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.5).
Is Barnum okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Barnum?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is Barnum good for date night?
and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.