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The Elephant Man

8.119802h 4mPGMovieDramaHistory

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

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Availability shown for United States · 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 United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Elephant Man on Netflix?

No, The Elephant Man is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Elephant Man on Amazon Prime Video?

The Elephant Man 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 The Elephant Man for free?

The Elephant Man isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and 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).