Where to watch Barnum in Canada
Barnum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About Barnum
Barnum is a 1986 movie in the Music and TV Movie genres, directed by Terry Hughes, starring Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye and Michael Heath. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Barnum in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
Top cast
Michael Crawford
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen Battye
Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
Michael Heath
The Ringmaster
Christina Collier
Jenny Lind
Sharon Benson
Joice Heth
Paul Miller
Tom Thumb
Peter Barbour
Ensemble
Sue Barbour
Ensemble
Michael Cantwell
Ensemble
Perry Davey
Ensemble
James Francis Johnston
Ensemble
Graham Fawcett
Ensemble
Richard Gauntlett
Ensemble
Paul Goddard
Ensemble
Alan Heap
Ensemble
Amanda Newman
Ensemble
Joanne Robley-Dixon
Ensemble
Nadine Shenton
Ensemble
Debbie Steel
Ensemble
Christopher Talman
Ensemble
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Barnum in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Barnum on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Barnum on Netflix?+
Barnum is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Barnum?+
Barnum has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Who stars in Barnum?+
Barnum stars Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier and Sharon Benson.
When did Barnum come out?+
Barnum is a 1986 movie directed by Terry Hughes.
What genre is Barnum?+
Barnum is Music and TV Movie film.
Who directed Barnum?+
Barnum was directed by Terry Hughes.
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