Ghost Elephants (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2026, Ghost Elephants is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Who’s in it. Ghost Elephants stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Steve Boyes as Self, Kerllen Costa as Self - Environmental Anthropologist and Xui as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Ghost Elephants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Elephants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Elephants 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 Ghost Elephants (2026)?
- In US, Ghost Elephants is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghost Elephants worth watching?
- Ghost Elephants holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghost Elephants?
- Ghost Elephants stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Xui and Xui Dawid.
- When was Ghost Elephants released?
- Ghost Elephants was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.