Freak Show

Name: Freak Show
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2018-01-12
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb, Celia Weston, Abigail Breslin

2018·Movie·12A·91 min·★ 6.7(132)

Comedy Drama More English titles

The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.

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Germany	Queer Cinemab Amazon Channel, AVA VOBB, AVA HBZ	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

About Freak Show

Freak Show is a 2018 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Trudie Styler. The cast is led by Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

Freak Show was produced by Maven Screen Media and Flower Films and made in United States of America. It was released on January 12, 2018, and carries a 12A certification.

Director: Trudie Styler
Writers: Beth Rigazio, Patrick J. Clifton
Release date: January 12, 2018
OTT release: January 12, 2018
Original language: English
Age rating: 12A
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Maven Screen Media, Flower Films

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Freak Show cast & crew

Freak Show was directed by Trudie Styler and written by Beth Rigazio and Patrick J. Clifton.

The cast features Alex Lawther as Billy Bloom, Ian Nelson as Flip, AnnaSophia Robb as Blah Blah Blah, Celia Weston as Florence, Abigail Breslin as Lynette, and Bette Midler as Muv.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dan Romer, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Ivan Wilzig and Cathleen Ihasz.

Is Freak Show worth watching?

Freak Show holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 132 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Freak Show is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Freak Show

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It first became available to stream digitally on January 12, 2018.

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