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The Greatest Showman

2017Movie1 h 45 minPG

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic487.4Rotten Tomatoes56%86%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about show business and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

The impossible comes true.

The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Feels like

  • Musical Spectacle
  • Feel-Good Biopic
  • Celebration of Diversity
  • High-Energy Choreography
  • Romantic Idealism
  • Circus Aesthetic
  • Commercial Pop Soundtrack
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Star-Studded Cast

Cast

24 of 72

Crew

Directed by
Michael Gracey
Written by
Bill Condon, Jenny Bicks
Produced by
Jenno Topping, Laurence Mark, Peter Chernin
Music by
John Debney, Joseph Trapanese

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 20, 2017 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
December 20, 2017
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$84 million
Box office
$459 million
Available in
98 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Freudian Excuse, Break-Up Song, Inspirationally Disadvantaged +9

  • Freudian Excuse
  • Break-Up Song
  • Inspirationally Disadvantaged
  • First Girl Wins
  • "I Want" Song
  • Magic Realism
  • Jerkass
  • Love at First Sight
  • Time Skip
  • No Animals Were Harmed
  • The Cynic
  • Flat Character

12 of 199 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Greatest Showman?"

Questions about The Greatest Showman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Greatest Showman?

Disney+HBO MaxPeacockCinemaxPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Greatest Showman streams on Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is The Greatest Showman worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is The Greatest Showman okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Greatest Showman good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Greatest Showman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was The Greatest Showman a box office hit?

Budget$84 million
Box office$459 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $84 million to make and earned $459 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What tropes does The Greatest Showman use?

Freudian ExcuseBreak-Up SongInspirationally DisadvantagedFirst Girl Wins"I Want" SongMagic RealismJerkassLove at First SightTime SkipNo Animals Were HarmedThe CynicFlat Characterand 187 more

TV Tropes lists 199 tropes for it, including Freudian Excuse, Break-Up Song, and Inspirationally Disadvantaged.