Water for Elephants
2011, English. Directed by Francis Lawrence.
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- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 2,681 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Francis LawrenceDirector
- Robert PattinsonJacob Jankowski
- Reese WitherspoonMarlena Rosenbluth
- Christoph WaltzAugust Rosenbluth
- Paul SchneiderCharlie
- Jim NortonCamel
- Hal HolbrookOld Jacob
- Donna W. ScottBarbara
- Richard BrakeGrady
- Stephen Monroe TaylorWade
- Mark PovinelliKinko / Walter
- Ken ForeeEarl
- Scott MacDonaldBlackie
Details
- Released
- 15 April 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard LaGravenese
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $117M
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What Water for Elephants is based on
Water for Elephants is based on Water for Elephants, a 2006 novel by Sara Gruen.
Novel · 2006
Water for Elephants
By Sara Gruen
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Water for Elephants: quick answers
Is Water for Elephants worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 2,681 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Water for Elephants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Water for Elephants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Water for Elephants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Water for Elephants is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Water for Elephants on?
Water for Elephants isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Water for Elephants?
If you liked Water for Elephants, try Me Before You, The Greatest Show on Earth, It Ends with Us.
Who directed Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants (2011) was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz.
What is Water for Elephants based on?
Water for Elephants is based on Water for Elephants, a 2006 novel by Sara Gruen.