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Water for Elephants

2011·Movie·PG-13·122 min·6.9(2,628)

Life is the most spectacular show on earth.

In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.

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About Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants is a 2011 English-language drama and romance film directed by Francis Lawrence. The cast is led by Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Water for Elephants was produced by Big Screen Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, and Dune Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on April 15, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $117 million worldwide.

Director
Francis Lawrence
Writers
Richard LaGravenese
Release date
April 15, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$117 million
Production
Big Screen Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Dune Entertainment
#based on novel or book#elephant#clown#great depression#elephant trainer#veterinary

Water for Elephants cast & crew

Water for Elephants was directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Richard LaGravenese.

The cast features Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski, Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth, Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth, Paul Schneider as Charlie, Jim Norton as Camel, and Hal Holbrook as Old Jacob.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by Kevin Halloran and Gil Netter.

Is Water for Elephants worth watching?

Water for Elephants holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 2,628 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Water for Elephants is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Water for Elephants

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Cast of Water for Elephants

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

Jacob Jankowski

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Marlena Rosenbluth

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

August Rosenbluth

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Charlie

Jim Norton

Jim Norton

Camel

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Old Jacob

Donna W. Scott

Donna W. Scott

Barbara

Richard Brake

Richard Brake

Grady

Stephen Monroe Taylor

Stephen Monroe Taylor

Wade

Mark Povinelli

Mark Povinelli

Kinko / Walter

Ken Foree

Ken Foree

Earl

Scott MacDonald

Scott MacDonald

Blackie

Water for Elephants — FAQs

Where can I watch Water for Elephants in United States?

Water for Elephants is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Water for Elephants in?

Water for Elephants is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Water for Elephants?

Water for Elephants runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is Water for Elephants rated?

Water for Elephants is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 2,628 ratings.

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