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The Elephant Man (1980)

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1980 · 124 min · Drama · History

The Elephant Man (1980) is a drama and history film with a runtime of 124 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 282K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 8.1. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Elephant Man scores across every source.

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Overview

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.

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Is The Elephant Man (1980) worth watching?

The Elephant Man holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 282K votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is The Elephant Man's IMDb rating?

The Elephant Man (1980) has an IMDb rating of 8.2 based on 282K votes.

How long is The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).

When was The Elephant Man released?

The Elephant Man was released in 1980.

What genre is The Elephant Man?

The Elephant Man is a drama, history film.