The Elephant Man

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: πŸ”΄ 70/100
Total warning time: 1m 35s
Sex/Nudity: 🟒 20/100 (15s)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene of a woman in a revealing outfit.
Drug Use: 🟒 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:30] A character is seen smoking a pipe.
Violence: 🟑 60/100 (1m)
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] John Merrick is mistreated and physically abused by a crowd.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:25:10 - 01:25:40] A violent confrontation where John Merrick is attacked.
Strong Language: 🟑 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:55:05 - 00:55:10] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟑 40/100 [01:40:25 - 01:40:30] A character uses a stronger curse word.
The Elephant Man

Details for The Elephant Man (1980)

Year: 1980
Certificate: UA
The Elephant Man Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 78
Votes: 220078
Director: David Lynch
Cast Stars: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud

Overview of The Elephant Man:

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous faΓ§ade, there is revealed a person of kindness, intelligence and sophistication.

The Elephant Man FAQ

Q: Who directed The Elephant Man (1980)?
A: The Elephant Man (1980) was directed by David Lynch.
Q: Who plays the role of John Merrick in The Elephant Man (1980)?
A: John Hurt portrays the role of John Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man, in the film.
Q: What is the main theme of The Elephant Man (1980)?
A: The main theme of The Elephant Man (1980) revolves around humanity, compassion, and the treatment of individuals with physical deformities in Victorian society.
Q: Who plays Dr. Frederick Treves in The Elephant Man (1980)?
A: Anthony Hopkins plays the role of Dr. Frederick Treves, the surgeon who rescues and cares for John Merrick.
Q: Is The Elephant Man (1980) based on a true story?
A: Yes, The Elephant Man (1980) is based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (referred to as John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th-century London.