

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 United States
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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, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
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
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
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 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.











