An Elephant Called Slowly (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, An Elephant Called Slowly is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by James Hill, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Bill and Ginny are invited by a naturalist friend to take care of his home in Africa while he is away, and they find themselves adopted by three orphan elephants.
Who’s in it. An Elephant Called Slowly stars Virginia McKenna as Ginny, Bill Travers as Bill, George Adamson as Himself and Vinay Inambar as Mr. Mophagee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, An Elephant Called Slowly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Elephant Called Slowly page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Elephant Called Slowly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Elephant Called Slowly (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Elephant Called Slowly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Elephant Called Slowly worth watching?
- An Elephant Called Slowly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Elephant Called Slowly?
- An Elephant Called Slowly stars Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, George Adamson, Vinay Inambar and Joab Collins.
- When was An Elephant Called Slowly released?
- An Elephant Called Slowly was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.