Where the Elephant Sits
Where the Elephant Sits
1998, English. Directed by Mark Lowenthal.
After many years as a circus artiste Ben Falk takes a position as teacher. Optimistic and enthusiastic about his new beginning and, with twenty years of experience as a children's entertainer, he feels that he is perfectly equipped for the job. It's quite a blow for him when he finds himself confronted with the total chaos of life at school. Suddenly he notices an elephant in the classroom. Aided by the elephant's wise tips, Ben manages to slowly gain the trust of his pupils.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 14 February 1998
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Where the Elephant Sits runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Where the Elephant Sits isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1998. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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If you liked Where the Elephant Sits, try Water for Elephants, The One and Only Ivan, Saving Flora.
Who directed Where the Elephant Sits?
Where the Elephant Sits (1998) was directed by Mark Lowenthal and stars Mark Lowenthal, Tone Forrest, Danielle Garner.