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Barnum

7.019861h 30mGMovieDramaTV Movie

The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.

DirectorLee Phillips
WritersAndy Siegel·Michael Norell
ProducersRobert Halmi Sr.·David J. Patterson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Phillips

BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
PT Barnum
HSHanna Schygulla
Hanna Schygulla
Jenny Lind
MHMichael Higgins
Michael Higgins
Phineas Taylor
LGLorena Gale
Lorena Gale
Joyce Heth
SR
Sandor Raski
Tom Thumb
LPLaura Press
Laura Press
Charity
KBKirsten Bishop
Kirsten Bishop
Nancy
DH
Deborah Hancock
Caroline
SHSean Hewitt
Sean Hewitt
Coley Draper
RD
Richard Dumont
Barnum
JR
John Roney
Young Barnum

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Barnum — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barnum?

Barnum isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Barnum on Netflix?

No, Barnum is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Barnum on Amazon Prime Video?

Barnum isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Barnum for free?

Barnum isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Barnum based on a true story?

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