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Dr Frederic Treves finds a man with a congenital disorder named John Merrick in a sideshow, where he earns a living as the Elephant Man. Treves brings him home and discovers the man beneath the rough exterior, introducing him to high society.

1980 · 2h 3m
  • 91%
Director David Lynch

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The Elephant Man

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Dr Frederic Treves finds a man with a congenital disorder named John Merrick in a sideshow, where he earns a living as the Elephant Man. Treves brings him home and discovers the man beneath the rough exterior, introducing him to high society.

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Average 8.6
Reviews 65
Fresh 59
Rotten 6

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Studio
Paramount Pictures
Released
1980
Run Time
2 hr 3 min
Rated
M
Content Advisories
Explicit sex scenes, Offensive language, Wound detail, Horror, Sexual references, Bloody violence, Sex scenes, Cruelty, Discrimination, Sexual violence themes, Sexual themes, Domestic violence, Scary scenes, Rape, Graphic violence, Sexual violence, Violence, Animal cruelty, Adult themes, Dangerous behaviour
Regions of Origin
United States, United Kingdom
© 1980 BROOKS FILMS LIMITED

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Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)
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English (AAC)