The film was criticised for its artistic license, with some reviewers calling it 'faux-inspiring and shallow', but was praised for the performances, music, visuals, and production values, and received nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Jackman at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. The film grossed $435 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest-grossing live-action musical of all time. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ceased operations. It was released in the United States on December 20th and in the United Kingdon on 26th 2017, by 20th Century Fox, seven months after Ringling Bros. The film premiered on December 8, 2017, aboard RMS Queen Mary 2. Principal photography began in New York City in November 2016. Barnum's creation of Barnum's American Museum and the lives of its star attractions. Featuring nine original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the film was inspired by the story of P. T.
The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut, written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and Keala Settle.
