The Elephant Man
Director: David Lynch
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
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. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Where to Watch
Criterion ChannelTrailer
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
Fox
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
In brief
The Elephant Man (1980) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 8.1/10 from 4,037 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Elephant Man online?
The Elephant Man is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).
What rating does The Elephant Man have?
The Elephant Man has an average rating of 8.1/10 based on 4,037 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Elephant Man from?
The Elephant Man was released in 1980.
