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Elephant

  • 2020
  • G
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.5K
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Elephant (2020)
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African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambez... Read allAfrican elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi River.African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo set out on an epic journey with their herd, traveling hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert from the Okavango delta to the Zambezi River.

  • Directors
    • Mark Linfield
    • Vanessa Berlowitz
    • Alastair Fothergill
  • Writers
    • Mark Linfield
    • David Fowler
  • Star
    • Meghan Markle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mark Linfield
      • Vanessa Berlowitz
      • Alastair Fothergill
    • Writers
      • Mark Linfield
      • David Fowler
    • Star
      • Meghan Markle
    • 359User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos4

    Elephant: Pool Party
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    Elephant: Pool Party
    Elephant: Call To Leave
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    Elephant: Call To Leave
    Elephant: Call To Leave
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    Elephant: Call To Leave
    Elephant: Herd Needs To Drink
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    Elephant: Herd Needs To Drink
    Elephant (Featurette)
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    Elephant (Featurette)

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    Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Mark Linfield
      • Vanessa Berlowitz
      • Alastair Fothergill
    • Writers
      • Mark Linfield
      • David Fowler
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    User reviews359

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Elephant' garnered mixed opinions regarding Meghan Markle's narration. Many lauded her soothing, engaging, and informative voice, enhancing the documentary's emotional impact and educational value. However, others criticized her narration as overly dramatic, patronizing, or unsuitable for a nature documentary, preferring a more neutral and authoritative voice. The cinematography and story received general acclaim, though the narration significantly divided audience opinions.
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    Featured reviews

    5katewoodley

    Stunning to look at, painful on the ears

    The footage is beautiful - these are captivating animals, however you may want to put this film on mute. The narration is pure schmaltz, completely over the top and occasionally with emphasis in the wrong places.
    9xhadu

    Gentle Giants Triumphant Migration.

    The cinematography of these elegant gentle giants migration beautifully captured their strengths, loss & triumphs. Duchess Meghan voice is like that hot cup of tea on a cold, wet day that gently, skillfully & enthusiastically guides the viewers on this epic journey.
    9mflanagan-17400

    Great Family Friendly Flick

    Engaging nature doc perfect for all ages. The story is captivating and well written. Music was excellent and helped the narrative. Narration was engaging, pitch perfect, and added to the story of these beautiful elephants.

    Most of the negative reviews are from people who have something to say about Meghan, the narrator of this film. I would ask yourself if someone creates an account to try and shame the narrator of a nature doc meant for children, what does that say about them?
    jelena2017

    Perfect tone for a familial entertainment

    The visuals were spectacular and the narrator's voice was so soothing and engaging.

    Following the journey of little jomo and his family was like drinking a hot cocktail of different types of emotions. From sadness to laughter then fear. Definitely perfect to spread awareness about those magnificent creatures.
    6charlick

    Fantastic cinematography

    The film was great, let down by some weird type of Johnny Morris narration, to be honest I lasted 15 minutes before it became unbearable. I'm gobsmacked they went for that style.

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      This is one of the last films with the 1967 MPAA logo in the closing credits.
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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney+
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los elefantes
    • Filming locations
      • Kalahari Desert, Botswana
    • Production company
      • Disneynature
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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