Historians have criticized The Greatest Showman for sanitizing Barnum’s legacy. The real P.T. Barnum exploited enslaved people, exhibited a mentally disabled woman named Joice Heth as George Washington’s 161-year-old nurse, and was a politician who supported segregation. The film glosses over these dark chapters in favor of feel-good entertainment. Still, as a work of fiction, it succeeds in celebrating inclusivity and the courage to be different.

: The song "This Is Me" won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and was nominated for an Academy Award. The film also won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Where to Watch Legally

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: The film is also currently available to stream on Peacock.

Looking for a high-quality copy of The Greatest Showman ? Starring Hugh Jackman as the legendary P.T. Barnum, this musical masterpiece is a visual and auditory spectacle that celebrates the birth of show business. Movie Overview Musical / Drama / Biography Michael Gracey