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Water for Elephants (2011)

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6.9/10 ยท 2,666 votes 2h 2m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#65 of 249 films from 2011 #572 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Francis Lawrence ยท Written by Richard LaGravenese, Sara Gruen

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Overview

In 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.

Cast

Robert Pattinsonas Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoonas Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltzas August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneideras Charlie
Jim Nortonas Camel
Hal Holbrookas Old Jacob
Donna W. Scottas Barbara
Richard Brakeas Grady
Stephen Monroe Tayloras Wade
Mark Povinellias Kinko / Walter
Ken Foreeas Earl
Scott MacDonaldas Blackie
James Frainas Rosie's Caretaker
Sam Andersonas Mr. Hyde

Facts

Release dateApril 15, 2011
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$117,094,902 (3.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt1067583

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Questions

How long is Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Water for Elephants worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,666 votes, which places it #65 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 74%) and #572 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants was directed by Francis Lawrence. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Slumberland (2022), Constantine (2005).
Who stars in Water for Elephants?
Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski; Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth; Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth; Paul Schneider as Charlie; Jim Norton as Camel; Hal Holbrook as Old Jacob.
What is Water for Elephants rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Water for Elephants?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5470.

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