Elegy(2008)
Elegy Synopsis
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.
Elegy (2008) is a drama and romance film directed by Isabel Coixet, released on August 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson and Peter Sarsgaard. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 315 ratings.
- Director:
- Isabel Coixet
- Writers:
- Nicholas Meyer, Philip Roth
- Producers:
- Andre Lamal, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Claude Larrieu
- Production:
- Lakeshore Entertainment
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,894,347
- Status:
- Released
Elegy (2008) Trailer
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Elegy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Penélope Cruz
as Consuela Castillo
Ben Kingsley
as David Kepesh
Patricia Clarkson
as Carolyn
Peter Sarsgaard
as Kenneth Kepesh
Dennis Hopper
as George O'Hearn
Sonja Bennett
as Beth
Chelah Horsdal
as Susan Reese
Shaker Paleja
as Kris Banjee
Charlie Rose
as Charlie Rose
Kris Pope
as Consuela's Brother
Debbie Harry
as Amy O'Hearn
Antonio Cupo
as Younger Man
Key crew
Directed by Isabel Coixet, written by Nicholas Meyer and Philip Roth, produced by Andre Lamal, Gary Lucchesi and Tom Rosenberg.
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Elegy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 315 ratings.
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Elegy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elegy online?
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Elegy (2008) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elegy?
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The main cast of Elegy (2008) includes Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Sarsgaard and Dennis Hopper. The film was directed by Isabel Coixet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elegy released?
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Elegy was released on August 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Elegy worth watching?
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Elegy (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 315 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elegy?
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Yes. The official Elegy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.