Elegy (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Elegy is a drama and romance film directed by Isabel Coixet, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.
Who’s in it. Elegy stars Penélope Cruz as Consuela Castillo, Ben Kingsley as David Kepesh, Patricia Clarkson as Carolyn and Peter Sarsgaard as Kenneth Kepesh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Elegy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elegy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elegy (2008)?
- In US, Elegy is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elegy worth watching?
- Elegy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elegy?
- Elegy stars Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Sarsgaard and Dennis Hopper.
- When was Elegy released?
- Elegy was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.