Elephant Parts (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Elephant Parts is a comedy and music film directed by William Dear, running about 62 minutes. “Winner of the first video Grammy Award.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos using money he inherited from his mother, the inventor of Liquid Paper. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.
Who’s in it. Elephant Parts stars Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib and Robert Ackerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Elephant Parts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elephant Parts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elephant Parts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elephant Parts (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elephant Parts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elephant Parts worth watching?
- Elephant Parts holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elephant Parts?
- Elephant Parts stars Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib, Robert Ackerman and Katherine McDaniel.
- When was Elephant Parts released?
- Elephant Parts was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.