The Elephant Man (1980)

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

Genres: Drama, History

What to watch after The Elephant Man

• The Miracle Worker (1962) — Same subject: 19th century
• Gandhi (1982)
• Shadowlands (1993) — Same feel: sad, dramatic
• The Remains of the Day (1993) — Same subject: london, england
• The Father (2020)
• Cry Freedom (1987) — Same feel: empathetic, dramatic