Water for Elephants 2011
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jacob Jankowski
as Marlena Rosenbluth
as August Rosenbluth
as Charlie
as Camel
as Old Jacob
as Barbara
as Grady
as Wade
as Kinko / Walter
Director:
Writer:
Richard LaGravenese, Sara Gruen
Stars:
Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton, Hal Holbrook, Donna W. Scott, Richard Brake, Stephen Monroe Taylor, Mark Povinelli,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2011 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Water for Elephants
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jacob Jankowski
as Marlena Rosenbluth
as August Rosenbluth
as Charlie
as Camel
as Old Jacob
as Barbara
as Grady
as Wade
as Kinko / Walter
as Earl
as Blackie
as Rosie's Caretaker
as Mr. Hyde
as Mr. Erwin
as Mr. Robinson
as Diamond Joe
as Cecil the Barker
as Russ
as Mrs. Jankowski
as Mr. Jankowski
as Proctor
as Dean Wilkins
as Chaplain
as Grocer
as Catherine Hale
as Weehawken Officer
as Big Top Band Leader
as Coochie Girl (Nell)
as Coochie Girl
as Stampede Girl
as Queenie
as Silver Star
as Rex
as Clown
as Jacob's Daughter
as Big Top Band
as Big Top Band
as Big Top Band
as Big Top Band
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Circus Performer
as Showgirl
as Showgirl
as Showgirl
as Showgirl
as Showgirl
as Sideshow
as Sideshow
as Sideshow
as Sideshow
as Circus Roustabout
as Foxtrot Dancer (uncredited)
as Foxtrot Dancer (uncredited)
as Foxtrot Dancer (uncredited)
as Speakeasy Socialite (uncredited)
as Sideshow
as Sideshow
as Sideshow (as Gabriel Ramos-Gomez)
as Coochie Girl
as Clown
as Clown
as Big Top Band
as Big Top Band
as Big Top Band
as Sideshow Band
as Sideshow Band
as Sideshow Band
as Sideshow Band
as Speakeasy Jazz Band
as Speakeasy Jazz Band
as Speakeasy Jazz Band
as Hyena
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