Where to watch The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man is available for streaming on Criterion Channel.

Who directed The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man is directed by David Lynch.

Who stars in The Elephant Man?

The main cast of The Elephant Man includes Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.

How long is The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man is 2h 4m long.

★ 8.0 /10

The Elephant Man

1980 · 124

Dir. David Lynch

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The Elephant Man

Name: The Elephant Man
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980-10-09
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

★ 8 /10 (3,874) • 1980 • 2h 4m

Drama History

Director David Lynch

Screenplay David Lynch, Christopher De Vore

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.

Release

Oct 9, 1980

Budget

$5M

Revenue

$26M

Country

United States of America