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The Greatest Showman

7.920171h 45mPGMovieDrama

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

DirectorMichael Gracey
WritersJenny Bicks·Bill Condon
ProducersLaurence Mark·Peter Chernin

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Cast · Directed by Michael Gracey

HJHugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
P. T. Barnum
ZEZac Efron
Zac Efron
Phillip Carlyle
MWMichelle Williams
Michelle Williams
Charity Barnum
RFRebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Jenny Lind
ZZendaya
Zendaya
Anne Wheeler
KSKeala Settle
Keala Settle
Lettie Lutz
YIYahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
W. D. Wheeler
NBNatasha Liu Bordizzo
Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Deng Yan
PSPaul Sparks
Paul Sparks
James Gordon Bennett
SHSam Humphrey
Sam Humphrey
Charles Stratton
AJAustyn Johnson
Austyn Johnson
Caroline Barnum
CSCameron Seely
Cameron Seely
Helen Barnum

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The Greatest Showman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Greatest Showman?

The Greatest Showman is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Greatest Showman on Netflix?

No, The Greatest Showman is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Cinemax.

Is The Greatest Showman on Amazon Prime Video?

The Greatest Showman 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 Greatest Showman for free?

The Greatest Showman is available on HBO Max and Cinemax in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Greatest Showman based on a true story?

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