Water for Elephants (2011)
Movie 2h 2m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2011, Water for Elephants is a drama and romance movie. It is directed by Francis Lawrence. The cast includes Hal Holbrook, Reese Witherspoon and James Frain. The running time is 2h 2m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
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Cast & crew
- Francis LawrenceDirector
- Hal Holbrookas Old Jacob
- Reese Witherspoonas Marlena Rosenbluth
- James Frainas Rosie's Caretaker
- Ken Foreeas Earl
- Paul Schneideras Charlie
- Robert Pattinsonas Jacob Jankowski
- Christoph Waltzas August Rosenbluth
- Richard Brakeas Grady
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Questions about Water for Elephants
- What genre is Water for Elephants?
- Water for Elephants is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Water for Elephants?
- Hal Holbrook, Reese Witherspoon, James Frain, Ken Foree, Paul Schneider appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Water for Elephants?
- Francis Lawrence directed Water for Elephants.
- How long is Water for Elephants?
- Water for Elephants runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- Is Water for Elephants worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Water for Elephants?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
