Water for Elephants (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Water for Elephants is a drama and romance film directed by Francis Lawrence, running about 122 minutes. “Life is the most spectacular show on earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
Who’s in it. Water for Elephants stars Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski, Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth, Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth and Paul Schneider as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Water for Elephants has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Water for Elephants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water for Elephants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water for Elephants (2011)?
- In US, Water for Elephants is available to 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 Water for Elephants worth watching?
- Water for Elephants holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Water for Elephants?
- Water for Elephants stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider and Jim Norton.
- When was Water for Elephants released?
- Water for Elephants was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.