The Elephant Man

Name: The Elephant Man
Released: 1980-10-09
Rating: 8.051

8.1/10 (4,014)

·1980· 124 min

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 Channel

Trailer

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 4,014 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 4,014 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Elephant Man from?

The Elephant Man was released in 1980.