A brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.
Feel-good and uplifting. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight. Based on true events.
Streaming on Max.
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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