The Greatest Showman
“The impossible comes true.”
Synopsis
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official HD Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-20
Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
P. T. Barnum
Zac Efron
Phillip Carlyle
Michelle Williams
Charity Barnum
Rebecca Ferguson
Jenny Lind
Zendaya
Anne Wheeler
Keala Settle
Lettie Lutz
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
W. D. Wheeler
Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Deng Yan
Paul Sparks
James Gordon Bennett
Sam Humphrey
Charles Stratton
Austyn Johnson
Caroline Barnum
Cameron Seely
Helen Barnum
Eric Anderson
Mr. O'Malley
Ellis Rubin
Young P. T. Barnum
Skylar Dunn
Young Charity Hallett
Daniel Everidge
Lord of Leeds
Radu Spinghel
O'Clancy
Yusaku Komori
Chang Bunker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 90 DaysAranya Waves Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 20, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 10, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$84M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$459.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.47x
+$375.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gracey
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Condon, Jenny Bicks
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese, John Debney
- Original Title
- The Greatest Showman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $84M
- Worldwide Gross
- $459.1M
- Production Studios
- Chernin Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Laurence Mark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gracey
Bill Condon, Jenny Bicks
Joseph Trapanese, John Debney
Patrick Capone, Seamus McGarvey, Duane 'DC' Manwiller, Dexter Kennedy
Joe Hutshing, Robert Duffy, Jon Poll
James Mangold, Jenno Topping, Donald J. Lee Jr., Laurence Mark, Peter Chernin
Department Leadership Roster
Eran Dinur
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Helms
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Cliff Welsh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dann Tarmy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Gracey
Director
Bill Condon
Screenplay
Jenny Bicks
Screenplay
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Robert Duffy
Editor
Jon Poll
Editor
Jenno Topping
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Greatest Showman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest Showman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Greatest Showman about?
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Who directed The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman was directed by Michael Gracey.
Who stars in The Greatest Showman?
The principal cast of The Greatest Showman includes Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya.
When was The Greatest Showman released and how long is it?
The Greatest Showman was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman had a reported production budget of $84M and grossed $459.1M at the worldwide box office (5.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Greatest Showman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greatest Showman was composed by Joseph Trapanese, John Debney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greatest Showman?
The Greatest Showman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).