Freak Show Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 18, 2017

Freak Show

Release Date: Friday, January 12, 2018 Limited

Director: Trudie Styler

Starring: Alex Lawther • Bette Midler • Abigail Breslin • Laverne Cox • Celia Weston

N/A Comedy N/A

4 / 5.0

70% WILL SEE 30% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Tells the story of Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther), a boldly confident teenager who faces intolerance and persecution at his ultra-conservative high school and decides to fight back on behalf of all of the misunderstood freaks of the world by running for the title of homecoming queen.

Comedy Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in Freak Show – Cast List

A
Alex Lawther
... Billy Bloom

The Last Duel, The Velveteen Rabbit
B
Bette Midler
Cut Off, The Fabulous Four
Abigail Breslin
Rango, New Year's Eve
L
Laverne Cox
Animal Farm, Can You Keep a Secret?
C
Celia Weston
The Secret: Dare to Dream, You’re Cordially Invited
L
Larry Pine
In the Realms of the Unreal, The Kill Room
W
Willa Fitzgerald
Relay, Regretting You

Who is making Freak Show – Crew List

The film's writer Patrick Clifton last penned Raising Helen.

Director: Trudie Styler
Screenwriters: Patrick Clifton
Beth Rigazio
Willa Fitzgerald
Producer: Drew Barrymore

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Flower Films

Production – What we know about the Freak Show

Key Facts

Adaptation of James St. James’ bestselling cult novel.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2017

Completed

Changed Freak Show movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Freak Show Trailers and Clips

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Freak Show Release Date: When was the film released?

Freak Show was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 12 , 2018. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including The Commuter, Paddington 2 and The Post. As a limited release, Freak Show was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Freak Show Digital Release Date

Freak Show is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 12, 2018. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.