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The Elephant Man

8.019802h 4m14AMovieDramaHistory

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

DirectorDavid Lynch
WritersDavid Lynch·Christopher De Vore
ProducersJonathan Sanger·Stuart Cornfeld

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Lynch

AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
John Merrick
ABAnne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
WHWendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
FJFreddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Bytes
MEMichael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
HGHannah Gordon
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
HRHelen Ryan
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
JSJohn Standing
John Standing
Fox
DFDexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
LDLesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop
Nora

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The Elephant Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Elephant Man on Netflix?

No, The Elephant Man is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Elephant Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Elephant Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Elephant Man for free?

The Elephant Man isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Elephant Man based on a true story?

Yes — The Elephant Man is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).