Coming from nothing, Phineas Taylor Barnum has always dreamed of rising to the top and introducing the world to innovative art. But when he finally realizes his dream of opening a circus that turns into a sensation, he starts to lose sight of what's really important to him.
The Greatest Showman is based on P.T. Barnum’s true story, the founder of the circus, who became a famous showman who traveled the world with his show to represent his one-of-a-kind art.