

1980
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.
The Elephant Man (1980) is a Drama, History film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Elephant Man on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3,862 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.