An Elephant and a Rope (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, An Elephant and a Rope is a fantasy and family film directed by Ilya Frez, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. All the girls of one of the Moscow houses can tirelessly jump over a skipping rope. But little Lida did: can't learn to jump. Once in a dream a wise elephant gives her a piece of advice: to learn how to jump, you must first do a good deed...
Who’s in it. An Elephant and a Rope stars Natalya Zashchipina as Lidochka, David Markish as Yura, Faina Ranevskaya as Grandmother and Rostislav Plyatt as Neighbour, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Elephant and a Rope page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Elephant and a Rope tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Elephant and a Rope (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Elephant and a Rope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in An Elephant and a Rope?
- An Elephant and a Rope stars Natalya Zashchipina, David Markish, Faina Ranevskaya, Rostislav Plyatt and Mariya Vinogradova.
- When was An Elephant and a Rope released?
- An Elephant and a Rope was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.