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Freak Show

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.7K
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Freak Show (2017)
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ComedyDrama

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

  • Director
    • Trudie Styler
  • Writers
    • Patrick J. Clifton
    • Beth Rigazio
    • James St. James
  • Stars
    • Alex Lawther
    • Ian Nelson
    • AnnaSophia Robb
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Trudie Styler
    • Writers
      • Patrick J. Clifton
      • Beth Rigazio
      • James St. James
    • Stars
      • Alex Lawther
      • Ian Nelson
      • AnnaSophia Robb
    • 36User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:09
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    Alex Lawther
    Alex Lawther
    • Billy
    • (as Alex J. Lawther)
    Ian Nelson
    Ian Nelson
    • Flip
    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Blah Blah Blah
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Florence
    Walden Hudson
    • Bib
    • (as Walden Bryan Hudson)
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Lynette
    Daniel Bellomy
    Daniel Bellomy
    • Bo-Bo
    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Muv
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • William
    Christopher Dylan White
    Christopher Dylan White
    • Bernard
    Willa Fitzgerald
    Willa Fitzgerald
    • Tiffany
    Michael Park
    Michael Park
    • Principal Onnigan
    John McEnroe
    John McEnroe
    • Coach Carter
    Mickey Sumner
    Mickey Sumner
    • Dr. Veronica Vickers
    Wally Dunn
    Wally Dunn
    • Mr. Reamer
    Marceline Hugot
    Marceline Hugot
    • Mrs. Monusky
    Charlotte Ubben
    Charlotte Ubben
    • Sesame
    Olli Haaskivi
    Olli Haaskivi
    • Tour Guide
    • Director
      • Trudie Styler
    • Writers
      • Patrick J. Clifton
      • Beth Rigazio
      • James St. James
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Bette Midler did not want to do another film and repeatedly turned down offers to appear in Freak Show. She was finally convinced to at least read the script and immediately said "I'll do it."
    • Quotes

      [First lines]

      Billy Bloom: Sometimes, I dream I can fly. But I'm *so* exhausted from flapping my wings and the higher I soar, it reminds me of how little I fit in with them on the ground. So, I rise and I rise and... I realize that I don't wanna fly anymore. They never knew what they were looking up at anyway.

    • Crazy credits
      AnnaSophia Robb is credited as Blah Blah Blah instead of Mary Jane.
    • Connections
      References Pulp Fiction (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Electric Love
      Written by Børns (as Garret Borns), Tommy English, Nick Long and Joshua Moran

      Performed by Børns

    User reviews36

    Featured review
    7/10

    A hopeful story about acceptance and being true to yourself

    I really enjoyed this. I thought it was adapted very well but there were some moments from the book that were excluded from the film which was disappointing. I also thought the casting choice for Lynette wasn't very good but Alex Lawther did an excellent job as Billy.
    • kayking-80493
    • Sep 5, 2020
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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 花嬌男孩扮裝秀
    • Filming locations
      • Mill Neck Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York, USA(estate location)
    • Production companies
      • Maven Pictures
      • Flower Films (II)
      • Bruno Wang Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,696
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,809
      • Jan 14, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,657
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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