Elena (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2013, Elena is a documentary film directed by Petra Costa, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...
Who’s in it. Elena stars Li An as Li An, Elena Andrade as Elena Andrade and Petra Costa as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Elena has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, GuideDoc, OVID and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elena tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elena (2013)?
- In US, Elena is available to stream on Netflix, GuideDoc and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elena worth watching?
- Elena holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elena?
- Elena stars Li An, Elena Andrade and Petra Costa.
- When was Elena released?
- Elena was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.