IMDb
8.2 /10
282k votes


Drama · History · 1980 · 2h 4min
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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Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
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IMDb
8.2 /10
282k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
The tomato isn't ripe
78 /100
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TMDB
8.0 /10
4k votes
Letterboxd
8.6 /10
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Weighted average
8.1/10