Ghost Elephants(2026)
An epic search for a mythical giant.
Ghost Elephants Synopsis
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Ghost Elephants (2026) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on February 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa and Xui. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog, Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Ariel Leon Isacovitch, Werner Herzog
- Cinematographer:
- Rafael Leyva
- Composer:
- Ernst Reijseger
- Production:
- Sobey Road Entertainment, Skellig Rock, The Roots Production Service
- Status:
- Released
Ghost Elephants (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ghost Elephants before you stream it.
Ghost Elephants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Werner Herzog
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Steve Boyes
as Self
Kerllen Costa
as Self - Environmental Anthropologist
- Xui
Xui
as Self
- Xui Dawid
Xui Dawid
as Self
- Kobus
Kobus
as Self
- Gary Trower
Gary Trower
as Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
- Jordana Meyer
Jordana Meyer
as Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
- Regedor Kaketche
Regedor Kaketche
as Self - King of the Nkangala
- António Luhoke
António Luhoke
as Self - Luchazi Hunter
- Melissa Hawkins
Melissa Hawkins
as Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
- Mary Faith Flores
Mary Faith Flores
as Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, written by Werner Herzog and Werner Herzog, produced by Ariel Leon Isacovitch and Werner Herzog.
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Ghost Elephants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 61 ratings.
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Ghost Elephants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ghost Elephants online?
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Ghost Elephants (2026) is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ghost Elephants?
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The main cast of Ghost Elephants (2026) includes Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Xui and Xui Dawid. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ghost Elephants released?
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Ghost Elephants was released on February 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Ghost Elephants worth watching?
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Ghost Elephants (2026) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ghost Elephants?
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Yes. The official Ghost Elephants trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.