Elegy
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.
Where to watch Elegy in United States
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Where is Elegy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Joyn, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | FilmBox+ | — |
About Elegy
Elegy is a 2008 English-language drama and romance film directed by Isabel Coixet. The cast is led by Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Elegy was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 8, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Isabel Coixet
- Writers
- Nicholas Meyer
- Release date
- August 8, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Lakeshore Entertainment
Elegy cast & crew
Elegy was directed by Isabel Coixet and written by Nicholas Meyer.
The cast features Penélope Cruz as Consuela Castillo, Ben Kingsley as David Kepesh, Patricia Clarkson as Carolyn, Peter Sarsgaard as Kenneth Kepesh, Dennis Hopper as George O'Hearn, and Sonja Bennett as Beth.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean-Claude Larrieu and it was produced by Eric Reid and Gary Lucchesi.
Is Elegy worth watching?
Elegy holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 307 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Elegy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Elegy
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Cast of Elegy
Penélope Cruz
Consuela Castillo
Ben Kingsley
David Kepesh
Patricia Clarkson
Carolyn
Peter Sarsgaard
Kenneth Kepesh
Dennis Hopper
George O'Hearn
Sonja Bennett
Beth
Chelah Horsdal
Susan Reese
Shaker Paleja
Kris Banjee
Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
Kris Pope
Consuela's Brother
Debbie Harry
Amy O'Hearn
Antonio Cupo
Younger Man
Elegy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Elegy in United States?
Elegy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Elegy on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Elegy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Elegy in?
Elegy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Elegy?
Elegy runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Elegy rated?
Elegy is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 307 ratings.
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