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Water for Elephants

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
116K
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Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Robert Pattinson, and Tai in Water for Elephants (2011)
A veterinary student (Robert Pattinson) abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet, where he meets animal trainer August (Christoph Waltz) and his wife Marlena (Reese Witherspoon).
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  • Drama
  • Romance
Set in the 1930s, a former veterinary student takes a job in a travelling circus and falls in love with the ringmaster's wife.Set in the 1930s, a former veterinary student takes a job in a travelling circus and falls in love with the ringmaster's wife.Set in the 1930s, a former veterinary student takes a job in a travelling circus and falls in love with the ringmaster's wife.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
116K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,030
129
  • Director
    • Francis Lawrence
  • Writers
    • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay)
    • Sara Gruen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Christoph Waltz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis Lawrence
  • Writers
    • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay)
    • Sara Gruen(novel)
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Christoph Waltz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 299User reviews
    • 272Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations

    Videos7

    Trailer #2: Water for Elephants
    Trailer 2:28
    Trailer #2: Water for Elephants
    Water for Elephants: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:59
    Water for Elephants: Trailer #1
    "I'd Hate to Think of It"
    Clip 1:12
    "I'd Hate to Think of It"
    "I'm a Star Attraction"
    Clip 1:20
    "I'm a Star Attraction"
    "Just Come with Me"
    Clip 0:57
    "Just Come with Me"
    "Our Salvation"
    Clip 0:55
    "Our Salvation"
    Water For Elephants
    Promo 1:00
    Water For Elephants

    Photos110

    Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Tai in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon, Tim Guinee, Robert Pattinson, Tai, and Uggie in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    John Aylward, E.E. Bell, Brad Greenquist, Tim Guinee, and Christoph Waltz in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Francis Lawrence in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)
    Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson in Water for Elephants (2011)

    Top cast

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    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    • Jacobas Jacob
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Marlenaas Marlena
    Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz
    • Augustas August
    Paul Schneider
    Paul Schneider
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Jim Norton
    Jim Norton
    • Camelas Camel
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Old Jacobas Old Jacob
    Mark Povinelli
    Mark Povinelli
    • Kinkoas Kinko…
    Richard Brake
    Richard Brake
    • Gradyas Grady
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    Stephen Monroe Taylor
    • Wadeas Wade
    Ken Foree
    Ken Foree
    • Earlas Earl
    Scott MacDonald
    Scott MacDonald
    • Blackieas Blackie
    James Frain
    James Frain
    • Rosie's Caretakeras Rosie's Caretaker
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mr. Hydeas Mr. Hyde
    John Aylward
    John Aylward
    • Mr. Erwinas Mr. Erwin
    Brad Greenquist
    Brad Greenquist
    • Mr. Robinsonas Mr. Robinson
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Diamond Joeas Diamond Joe
    Donna W. Scott
    Donna W. Scott
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    E.E. Bell
    E.E. Bell
    • Cecil the Barkeras Cecil the Barker
    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Richard LaGravenese(screenplay)
      • Sara Gruen(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sara Gruen wrote the novel "Water for Elephants" as part of National Novel Writing Month.
    • Goofs
      The blueish-grayish tights Reese Witherspoon wears are clearly made of a fabric containing nylon. Natural fibers (cotton, wool, silk...) would not result in the even, semi-opaque aspect with no wrinkles in the knee and foot area. Nylon was not invented before the late 30ies, so the tights are an anachronism.
    • Quotes

      Jacob: You're a beautiful woman, you deserve a beautiful life. Nothing less.

    • Crazy credits
      In 'The producers wish to thank' section of the credits, the Circus World Museum is listed as being in Barbaroo, WI. The actual town is Baraboo, WI.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.111 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Ciribiribin
      Written by George Wilson and Alberto Pestalozza

      Courtesy of APM

    User reviews299

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Perfect.
    Although the title of this review pretty much sums it up, in order to post a review i must include 10 lines of text. So here goes. This movie starts out with a similar feel to Titanic like many have said. It takes you back 70+ years and takes you through and incredible journey of passion, adventure, and just life in general. For every up there is a down, for every laugh a cry. You find yourself full of emotion at so many points in this movie it's hard to not get chills at times. The ending is well written well acted out and well, like the rest of the movie is just perfect. How this is only @ a 6.3 rating currently is beyond me, hopefully more people will take the time to post this movie was a solid 8.5 in my opinion and is a must see.
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    • Apr 22, 2011

    FAQ3

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    • Is "Water for Elephants" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Nuoc Cho Voi
    • Filming locations
      • Chickamauga, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Flashpoint Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,709,717
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,842,353
      • Apr 24, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $117,094,902
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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