Movie

Barnum

“The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!”

★ 7.0(6)19861h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Terry Hughes
Release date: 1986-12-26
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Barnum

Barnum is a 1986 movie in the Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Terry Hughes, starring Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye and Michael Heath. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Barnum in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.

Cast

Michael Crawford

Phineas Taylor Barnum

Eileen Battye

Charity 'Chairy' Barnum

Michael Heath

The Ringmaster

Christina Collier

Jenny Lind

Sharon Benson

Joice Heth

Paul Miller

Tom Thumb

Peter Barbour

Ensemble

Sue Barbour

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Michael Cantwell

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Perry Davey

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James Francis Johnston

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Graham Fawcett

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Themes & keywords

based on play or musical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Barnum in Mexico?+

Barnum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Barnum on Netflix?+

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How long is Barnum?+

Barnum has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Barnum?+

Barnum stars Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier and Sharon Benson.

When did Barnum come out?+

Barnum is a 1986 movie directed by Terry Hughes.

What genre is Barnum?+

Barnum is Music and TV Movie film.

Who directed Barnum?+

Barnum was directed by Terry Hughes.