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UpdatedNovember 08, 2025

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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man is a biographical drama film depicting the life of severely deformed Joseph Merrick, known as 'John Merrick' in the movie, living in London during the late 19th century.

The Elephant Man Details

Release Date: Thu, Oct 9, 1980

Budget: $5,000,000

Box Office: $26,000,000

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Movies Like The Elephant Man

Movies Similar to The Elephant Man

A Beautiful Mind

Mask

Girl, Interrupted

Ray

The Theory of Everything

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Frida