Water for Elephants
“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.
Where to watch Water for Elephants in India
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Where is Water for Elephants streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
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 2700 ratings.
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
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 Erwin Stoff.
Is Water for Elephants worth watching?
Water for Elephants holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 2,681 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
Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon
Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz
August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider
Charlie
Jim Norton
Camel
Hal Holbrook
Old Jacob
Donna W. Scott
Barbara
Richard Brake
Grady
Stephen Monroe Taylor
Wade
Mark Povinelli
Kinko / Walter
Ken Foree
Earl
Scott MacDonald
Blackie
Water for Elephants — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Water for Elephants in India?
Water for Elephants is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Water for Elephants in the US?
Water for Elephants 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 Water for Elephants in the UK?
In the UK, Water for Elephants is streaming on Disney Plus, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸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 2,681 ratings.
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