Freak Show
Synopsis
The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Freak Show – Official Trailer l HD l IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-22
Top Cast
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Alex Lawther
Billy Bloom
Ian Nelson
Flip
AnnaSophia Robb
Blah Blah Blah
Celia Weston
Florence
Abigail Breslin
Lynette
Bette Midler
Muv
Larry Pine
William
Christopher Dylan White
Bernard
Willa Fitzgerald
Tiffany Tarbell
Michael Park
Principal Onnigan
John McEnroe
Coach Carter
Mickey Sumner
Dr. Veronica Vickers
Wally Dunn
Mr. Reamer
Marceline Hugot
Mrs. Monusky
Charlotte Ubben
Sesame
Olli Haaskivi
Tour Guide
Laverne Cox
Felicia Watts
Anatasiya Garvey
Katya
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMelbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 12, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trudie Styler
- Screenplay & Story
- Beth Rigazio, James St. James, Patrick J. Clifton
- Original Score
- Dan Romer
- Original Title
- Freak Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Maven Screen Media, Flower Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trudie Styler
Beth Rigazio, James St. James, Patrick J. Clifton
Dan Romer
Dante Spinotti
Sarah Flack
Ivan Wilzig, Cathleen Ihasz, Charlotte Ubben, Sawsan Asfari, Jenny Halper
Department Leadership Roster
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Charlotte Ubben
Producer
Bryan Rabin
Producer
Trudie Styler
Producer
Ember Truesdell
Producer
Andreas Alesik
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sarah Flack
Editor
Jeffrey Coulter
Producer
Celine Rattray
Producer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Trudie Styler
Director
Beth Rigazio
Writer
Patrick J. Clifton
Writer
Dan Romer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freak Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freak Show about?
The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.
Who directed Freak Show?
Freak Show was directed by Trudie Styler.
Who stars in Freak Show?
The principal cast of Freak Show includes Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb, Celia Weston, Abigail Breslin.
When was Freak Show released and how long is it?
Freak Show was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Freak Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freak Show was composed by Dan Romer.
Is Freak Show based on a book or true story?
Freak Show is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James St. James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Freak Show?
Freak Show holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).