The Green Elephant (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1999, The Green Elephant is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Svetlana Baskova, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. The movie is set in the brig, the walls of which are painted in a poisonous green color. There fall into two junior officers, Sergei "Fallen" Pakhomov and Vladimir "Little brother" Epifantsev. So, both lieutenant begin their dialogue. The dialogue began with a discussion of various philosophical problems, as well as the stories of two army lieutenants. Afterwards, "Fallen” starts to turn the conversation in a completely different direction, telling the "Little brother" of how he first had sex with a drunken woman, about how he ejaculated at her face, and then he defecating in the sea, and also how during his urgent service he just did not become a queer...

Who’s in it. The Green Elephant stars Vladimir Yepifantsev as Братишка, Aleksandr Maslaev, Anatoly Osmolovsky and Sergey Pakhomov as Поехавший, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Green Elephant 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 The Green Elephant page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Green Elephant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Green Elephant (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Green Elephant worth watching?
The Green Elephant holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Green Elephant?
The Green Elephant stars Vladimir Yepifantsev, Aleksandr Maslaev, Anatoly Osmolovsky, Sergey Pakhomov and Oleg Mavromatti.
When was The Green Elephant released?
The Green Elephant was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.