This Is Me: Why The Greatest Showman Still Captures Hearts

7/2/20251 min read

When The Greatest Showman premiered in 2017, it wasn’t an immediate box office smash. But thanks to word of mouth — and an unforgettable soundtrack — it grew into a global phenomenon.

Why People Love It

  • Music That Stays With You: Songs like “This Is Me” and “A Million Dreams” became anthems of empowerment.

  • Visual Spectacle: Hugh Jackman’s PT Barnum dazzles in a whirlwind of colour, choreography, and show-stopping numbers.

  • A Story of Outsiders: At its heart, the film celebrates difference, resilience, and daring to dream big.

Trivia

  • The film’s soundtrack went platinum in multiple countries.

  • Hugh Jackman performed the film’s songs live at the Oscars despite recovering from skin cancer surgery.

  • “This Is Me” won a Golden Globe and became an anthem for self-expression movements worldwide.

Why It Resonates

The Greatest Showman isn’t just a musical — it’s a celebration of hope, love, and believing in yourself even when the world tells you otherwise.

Bring the Show Home

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