Ghost Elephants
2026, English. Directed by Werner Herzog.
An epic search for a mythical giant.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch Ghost Elephants
Ghost Elephants is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner HerzogSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Steve BoyesSelf
- Kerllen CostaSelf - Environmental Anthropologist
- XuiSelf
- Xui DawidSelf
- KobusSelf
- Gary TrowerSelf - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
- Jordana MeyerSelf - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
- Regedor KaketcheSelf - King of the Nkangala
- António LuhokeSelf - Luchazi Hunter
- Melissa HawkinsSelf - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
- Mary Faith FloresSelf - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2026
- Country
- United States of America, Namibia, Angola
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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Ghost Elephants: quick answers
Is Ghost Elephants worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Ghost Elephants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ghost Elephants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ghost Elephants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ghost Elephants is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ghost Elephants on?
Ghost Elephants is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
What movies are like Ghost Elephants?
If you liked Ghost Elephants, try 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, Explorer: The Last Tepui, Baraka.
Who directed Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants (2026) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa.