Barnum
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 CrawfordPhineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen BattyeCharity 'Chairy' Barnum- Michael HeathThe Ringmaster
Christina CollierJenny Lind- Sharon BensonJoice Heth
- Paul MillerTom Thumb
- Peter BarbourEnsemble
- Sue BarbourEnsemble
- Michael CantwellEnsemble
- Perry DaveyEnsemble
- James Francis JohnstonEnsemble
- Graham FawcettEnsemble
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Barnum” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.