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The Greatest Showman
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Michael Gracey. With Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Greatest Showman.
MoviHero lists December 20, 2017 as the release date for The Greatest Showman. Michael Gracey is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum, Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle, Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum, Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 20, 2017
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorMichael Gracey
CastHugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum, Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle, Michelle Williams as Charity Barnum, Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Greatest Showman right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Greatest Showman runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 10,327 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Greatest Showman
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“Pretty solid movie if you are into that kind of movies (musicals).”
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“I thought that this was a terrible idea way before I ever saw the movie itself, and I thought this was a terrible movie way…”
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“The critics have been really harsh on this movie.”
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“Like many other folks, I have a sort of allergy to hype: particularly when it is built on power ballads and an actor who just…”
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“Wow. The Greatest Showman is one of those movies where the music completely carries the whole experience. The story itself is pretty thin (and very…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
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“Everyone is special, and nobody is like anyone else. That’s the point of my show.”
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“Father is sending me to finishing school.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherP. T. BarnumP. T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman (2017), played by Hugh Jackman.Open character guide otherPhillip CarlylePhillip Carlyle in The Greatest Showman (2017), played by Zac Efron.Open character guide otherCharity BarnumCharity Barnum in The Greatest Showman (2017), played by Michelle Williams.Open character guide
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