Elementary (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2017, Elementary is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Hélène Angel, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Florence is a school teacher devoted to her students. When she encounters young Sacha, a child with problems, she will do everything she can to help him, even to the point of neglecting her own children, her own life, and of questioning her vocation. Little by little Florence realizes that learning has no age limit.

Who’s in it. Elementary stars Sara Forestier as Florence Mautret, Albert Cousi as Denis Mautret, Vincent Elbaz as Mathieu and Olivia Côte as Marlène Peillard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Elementary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M 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 Elementary page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Elementary (2017)?
In US, Elementary 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 Elementary worth watching?
Elementary holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elementary?
Elementary stars Sara Forestier, Albert Cousi, Vincent Elbaz, Olivia Côte and Guilaine Londez.
When was Elementary released?
Elementary was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.