Freak Show

In the movie Freak Show, Billy Bloom is a teenager who decides to run for homecoming queen at his ultra-conservative high school. Despite being met with bullying and harassment, Billy remains determined to embrace his true self and inspire others to do the same. With the help of his friend Flip, Billy uses his wit and creativity to overcome the obstacles in his path and make a statement about acceptance and tolerance. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about self-expression, identity, and the importance of being true to oneself.

You can stream Freak Show on: Amazon Prime ⎥ Sundance Now Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Freak Show include Cider with Rosie, The Holdovers, Gifted, The Professor, This Is Where I Leave You, Green Book.