Elephant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2020, Elephant is a family and documentary film directed by Mark Linfield, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Disneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestors’ footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.
Who’s in it. Elephant stars Meghan Markle as Self - Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Elephant has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elephant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elephant tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elephant (2020)?
- In US, Elephant is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elephant worth watching?
- Elephant holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elephant?
- Elephant stars Meghan Markle.
- When was Elephant released?
- Elephant was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.