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The Elephant Man

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

8.019802h 4mDramaHistory
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The Elephant Man at a glance

The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama and history film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI Amazon Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

PG age rating2h 4mDramaHistory

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1980-10-09
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
David Lynch
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.0 / 10 · 4,121 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

Cast

14 names
Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonMrs Treves
Helen RyanPrincess Alex
John StandingFox
Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy
Lesley DunlopNora
Phoebe NichollsMerrick's Mother
Pat GormanFairground Bobby

Questions about The Elephant Man

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Where can I watch The Elephant Man in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Elephant Man is listed on MUBI Amazon Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Elephant Man suitable for children?

The Elephant Man is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Elephant Man about?

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

How long is The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Elephant Man trailer?

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