Elena (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Elena is a thriller and drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, running about 109 minutes. “Thy Will Be Done.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elena is a woman of a certain age, living in a chic Moscow apartment with her wealthy businessman husband Vladimir. While Vladimir is estranged from his daughter, he does not mask his contempt for Elena's own child, who seems to be in constant need of financial assistance. When Vladimir suddenly falls ill and his volatile, nihilistic daughter comes back into the picture, Elena must hatch a plan for her own survival.
Who’s in it. Elena stars Nadezhda Markina as Elena, Aleksey Rozin as Sergey, Andrey Smirnov as Vladimir and Elena Lyadova as Katerina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Elena has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elena tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elena (2011)?
- In US, Elena is available to stream on Klassiki, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elena worth watching?
- Elena holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elena?
- Elena stars Nadezhda Markina, Aleksey Rozin, Andrey Smirnov, Elena Lyadova and Yaroslav Zhalnin.
- When was Elena released?
- Elena was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.