Barnum
1986, English. Directed by Terry Hughes.
The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Terry HughesDirector
- Michael CrawfordPhineas Taylor Barnum
- Eileen BattyeCharity 'Chairy' Barnum
- Michael HeathThe Ringmaster
- Christina CollierJenny Lind
- Sharon BensonJoice Heth
- Paul MillerTom Thumb
- Peter BarbourEnsemble
- Sue BarbourEnsemble
- Michael CantwellEnsemble
- Perry DaveyEnsemble
- James Francis JohnstonEnsemble
- Graham FawcettEnsemble
Details
- Released
- 26 December 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What Barnum is based on
Barnum is adapted from a play or musical.
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Barnum runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Barnum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Fandor in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Barnum?
If you liked Barnum, try iParty with Victorious, Drumline: A New Beat, Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square.
Who directed Barnum?
Barnum (1986) was directed by Terry Hughes and stars Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath.
What is Barnum based on?
Barnum is adapted from a play or musical.