Quick Info
- Year
- 1980
- Director
- David Lynch
- Duration
- 124 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $5M
- Box Office
- $26M
External Ratings
IMDb8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes80%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Elephant Man
Our Rating
8.1/10
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7.6/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.1
Acting
8.2
Direction
8
Cinematography
7.8
Music
7.6
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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