Andres Gomez
7/10The chemistry between Witherspoon and Pattinson doesn't really work but the simple "man meets a woman" story works and Waltz nails his character as usual. This movie was a nice surprise.
Reviewed on October 1, 2014
Water for Elephants(2011)
Life is the most spectacular show on earth.
6.9(2,658)2h 2m2011-04-15
DramaRomance
Water for Elephants 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.
Water for Elephants (2011) is a drama and romance film directed by Francis Lawrence, released on April 15, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz and Paul Schneider. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 2,658 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Lawrence
- Writers:
- Richard LaGravenese, Sara Gruen
- Producers:
- Andrew R. Tennenbaum, Erwin Stoff, Gil Netter
- Cinematographer:
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Big Screen Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media
- Budget:
- $38,000,000
- Revenue:
- $117,094,902
- Status:
- Released
Water for Elephants (2011) Trailer
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Water for Elephants Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Water for Elephants.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Jacob Diagnoses Marlena's Horse
Clip
Water for Elephants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Pattinson
as Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon
as Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz
as August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider
as Charlie
Jim Norton
as Camel
Hal Holbrook
as Old Jacob
Donna W. Scott
as Barbara
Richard Brake
as Grady
Stephen Monroe Taylor
as Wade
Mark Povinelli
as Kinko / Walter
Ken Foree
as Earl
Scott MacDonald
as Blackie
Key crew
Directed by Francis Lawrence, written by Richard LaGravenese and Sara Gruen, produced by Andrew R. Tennenbaum, Erwin Stoff and Gil Netter.
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Water for Elephants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 2,658 ratings.
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Water for Elephants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Water for Elephants online?
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Water for Elephants (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Water for Elephants?
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The main cast of Water for Elephants (2011) includes Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider and Jim Norton. The film was directed by Francis Lawrence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Water for Elephants released?
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Water for Elephants was released on April 15, 2011 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Water for Elephants worth watching?
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Water for Elephants (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 2,658 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.
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