The Elephant Man
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Where to watch The Elephant Man in India
Can I watch The Elephant Man in India? The Elephant Man isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Elephant Man there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Elephant Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MUBI Amazon Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, JustWatch TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Canal+, MUBI, Sooner | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man is a 1980 English-language drama and history film directed by David Lynch. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 4100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Elephant Man was produced by Brooksfilms and EMI Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on October 9, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writers
- David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore
- Release date
- October 9, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- Brooksfilms, EMI Films
The Elephant Man cast & crew
The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch and written by David Lynch, Eric Bergren, and Christopher De Vore.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, John Hurt as John Merrick, Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal, John Gielgud as Carr Gomm, Wendy Hiller as Mothershead, and Freddie Jones as Bytes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Freddie Francis, and it was produced by Jonathan Sanger and Stuart Cornfeld.
Is The Elephant Man worth watching?
The Elephant Man holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 4,129 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Elephant Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Elephant Man
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
Fox
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
The Elephant Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Elephant Man in India?
The Elephant Man is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch The Elephant Man in the US?
The Elephant Man isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Elephant Man in the UK?
In the UK, The Elephant Man is streaming on MUBI Amazon Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is The Elephant Man in?
The Elephant Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is The Elephant Man rated?
The Elephant Man is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 4,129 ratings.
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