The Greatest Showman is a 2017 musical drama inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum. It follows Barnum, a tailor’s son who rises from modest beginnings to become a celebrated showman by creating the Barnum & Bailey Circus, blending real historical elements with fictionalized drama and high-energy musical numbers. The film emphasizes themes of ambition, inclusion, family, and the power of spectacle to unite diverse performers and audiences.