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Release Year2011
Runtime2h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes2,648
DirectorFrancis Lawrence
WritersRichard LaGravenese
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWater for Elephants
About Water for Elephants
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.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, Water for Elephants leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.
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