Hathi (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1998, Hathi is a drama film directed by Philippe Gautier, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 5000 years ago, in India, men started to capture and tame elephants for war, parades and worship. Still today, the young Makbul grows up in daily contact with the wild and domesticated elephants that live in the forest around his native village in southern India. Over the objections of his mother, Makbul follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, going deep into the forest to learn the age-old profession of the mahout, or elephant handler in the government's employ. When an elephant calf named Vikrama is born, the animal is placed under Makbul's care.
Who’s in it. Hathi stars Venkatesh as Truck driver.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Hathi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hathi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hathi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hathi (1998)?
- In CA, Hathi is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hathi worth watching?
- Hathi holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hathi?
- Hathi stars Venkatesh.
- When was Hathi released?
- Hathi was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.