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Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya all in one movie musical? Count us in. The Greatest Showman released just over three years ago, nabbing an Oscar nomination and a handful of Golden Globes nominations for stellar performances, songs, and dances. The film’s music was written by the harmonious duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who are known for their work on Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and the live action remake of Aladdin.
The Greatest Showman follows a P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), who has a knack for publicity and promotion after he starts selling lotto tickets at the young age of 12. He rises out of the ashes to create the marvelous Barnum & Bailey circus, amidst critics and competitors like the zoo. Full of swinging dance numbers and gorgeous musical tunes, the film charts the spectacular circus as it rises to the top of pop culture.
The Greatest Showman is a wild ride of a musical — but is any of it based on a true story? Let’s take a deeper look.
Is The Greatest Showman based on a true story?
Yes indeed. The Greatest Showman follows the true story of P.T. Barnum’s rise to fame with his circus, though some details are slightly exaggerated. Zac Efron’s character, Phillip Carlyle, along with his love interest Anne Wheeler, played by Zendaya, are fictional characters. And, of course, any of the magic in the film is pure movie magic. Other than that, though, The Greatest Showman sticks to the true story.
Is The Greatest Showman based on a book?
The Greatest Showman isn’t based on any specific book, rather, the film is based on holistic research about Barnum’s life. If you’re looking for a book that covers the same bases as The Greatest Showman, why not check out Barnum’s Own Story: The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum?
Who is in The Greatest Showman cast?
Along with Jackman, Efron, and Zendaya, the cast of The Greatest Showman includes Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eric Anderson.
Where is The Greatest Showman available to stream?
The Greatest Showman is currently streaming for free on Disney+.
Not a Disney+ subscriber? No worries. You can also rent the film starting at $3.99 or purchase The Greatest Showman starting at $19.99 over at FandangoNow, Google Play Store, iTunes, Microsoft, Prime Video, Vudu, and YouTube.
