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5/10This was actually a pretty good movie. It was different from most as there was no gay romance or sex, but the story of a gay guy at a new school determined to get people to accept him as he is.
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
Freak Show(2018)
6.7(136)1h 31m2018-01-12
ComedyDrama
Freak Show Synopsis
The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.
Freak Show (2018) is a comedy and drama film directed by Trudie Styler, released on January 12, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb and Celia Weston. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 136 ratings.
- Director:
- Trudie Styler
- Writers:
- Beth Rigazio, James St. James, Patrick J. Clifton
- Producers:
- Charlotte Ubben, Bryan Rabin, Trudie Styler
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Composer:
- Dan Romer
- Production:
- Maven Screen Media, Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
Freak Show (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Freak Show before you stream it.
Freak Show Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Freak Show.
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Freak Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alex Lawther
as Billy Bloom
Ian Nelson
as Flip
AnnaSophia Robb
as Blah Blah Blah
Celia Weston
as Florence
Abigail Breslin
as Lynette
Bette Midler
as Muv
Larry Pine
as William
Christopher Dylan White
as Bernard
Willa Fitzgerald
as Tiffany Tarbell
Michael Park
as Principal Onnigan
John McEnroe
as Coach Carter
Mickey Sumner
as Dr. Veronica Vickers
Key crew
Directed by Trudie Styler, written by Beth Rigazio, James St. James and Patrick J. Clifton, produced by Charlotte Ubben, Bryan Rabin and Trudie Styler.
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Freak Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 136 ratings.
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Freak Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freak Show online?
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Freak Show (2018) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Freak Show?
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The main cast of Freak Show (2018) includes Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb, Celia Weston and Abigail Breslin. The film was directed by Trudie Styler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Freak Show released?
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Freak Show was released on January 12, 2018 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Freak Show worth watching?
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Freak Show (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Freak Show?
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Yes. The official Freak Show trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.