The Greatest Showman (2017)
A brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
How intense is The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What The Greatest Showman feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingheartwarmingepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightFull attentionDate night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Greatest Showman
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Greatest Showman for you?
Is The Greatest Showman scary?
No. The Greatest Showman is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Greatest Showman gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Greatest Showman sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Greatest Showman OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman is streaming on Max.
Does The Greatest Showman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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