An Elephant Sitting Still (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2018, An Elephant Sitting Still is a drama film directed by Hu Bo, running about 234 minutes.
What it’s about. In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.
Who’s in it. An Elephant Sitting Still stars Peng Yuchang as Wei Bu, Wang Yuwen as Huang Ling, Zhang Yu as Yu Cheng and Li Congxi as Wang Jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, An Elephant Sitting Still sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, OVID and AsianCrush and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Elephant Sitting Still page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Elephant Sitting Still tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Elephant Sitting Still (2018)?
- In US, An Elephant Sitting Still is available to stream on Fandor, OVID and AsianCrush, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Elephant Sitting Still worth watching?
- An Elephant Sitting Still holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Elephant Sitting Still?
- An Elephant Sitting Still stars Peng Yuchang, Wang Yuwen, Zhang Yu, Li Congxi and Zhenghui Ling.
- When was An Elephant Sitting Still released?
- An Elephant Sitting Still was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 234 minutes.