Water for Elephants(2011)
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Overview
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.
Director
Francis Lawrence
Studio
Big Screen Productions
Budget
$38M
Revenue
$117M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$38M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
Big Screen Productions • Fox 2000 Pictures • Dune Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Water for Elephants?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Water for Elephants (2011).
What is Water for Elephants about?▼
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.
Who directed Water for Elephants?▼
Water for Elephants was directed by Francis Lawrence and released in 2011. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Water for Elephants?▼
Water for Elephants has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Water for Elephants?▼
The cast of Water for Elephants includes Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski, Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth, Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth, Paul Schneider as Charlie, Jim Norton as Camel and more.
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