BE KIND, REWINDThe Elephant Man is a 1980 drama film directed by David Lynch, certificate PG, 123 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £7.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.
John Hurt as Joseph Merrick and Anthony Hopkins as the surgeon Frederick Treves, in Victorian London. Shot in black and white, and one of the most humane films ever made.
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Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.
