Content & Trigger Warnings for The Greatest Showman (2017)
5 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Greatest Showman (2017) contains 5 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Infidelity, Heights, Alcohol abuse (depicted).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | The film depicts people with physical differences being exhibited as curiosities in a circus sideshow, though it frames their story as empowering. |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racism and discrimination against people of color and those with physical differences are depicted as central themes |
| Other | |||
| Infidelity | 2/5 | Depicted | Marital tension and themes of prioritizing career over family |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Heights | 2/5 | Depicted | Trapeze and aerial circus acts performed at great heights |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Brief scenes of social drinking |
Identity & Discrimination
2/5Depicted
The film depicts people with physical differences being exhibited as curiosities in a circus sideshow, though it frames their story as empowering.
3/5Depicted
Racism and discrimination against people of color and those with physical differences are depicted as central themes
Other
Phobias & Sensory
Substance Use
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