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Elephant Boy

1937, English. Directed by Zoltan Korda & Robert Flaherty.

In India, Toomai, a young mahout, helps lead the British on a large expedition to round up wild elephants.

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Runtime
1h 22m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Elephant Boy is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
12 March 1937
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
John Collier
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What Elephant Boy is based on

Elephant Boy is based on Toomai of the Elephants, an 1893 short story.

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Elephant Boy runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).

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Elephant Boy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Elephant Boy on?

Elephant Boy is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)

What movies are like Elephant Boy?

If you liked Elephant Boy, try The Jungle Book, Saving Flora, Young Black Stallion.

Who directed Elephant Boy?

Elephant Boy (1937) was directed by Zoltan Korda and Robert Flaherty and stars Sabu, W.E. Holloway, Walter Hudd.

What is Elephant Boy based on?

Elephant Boy is based on Toomai of the Elephants, an 1893 short story.

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