Water for Elephants
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Where to watch Water for Elephants in United States
Water for Elephants is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 September 2026.
About Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants is a 2011 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 2,661 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Water for Elephants in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Water for Elephants trailer
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.
Top cast
Robert Pattinson
Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon
Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz
August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider
Charlie
Jim Norton
Camel
Hal Holbrook
Old Jacob
Donna W. Scott
Barbara
Richard Brake
Grady
Stephen Monroe Taylor
Wade
Mark Povinelli
Kinko / Walter
Ken Foree
Earl
Scott MacDonald
Blackie
James Frain
Rosie's Caretaker
Sam Anderson
Mr. Hyde
John Aylward
Mr. Erwin
Brad Greenquist
Mr. Robinson
Tim Guinee
Diamond Joe
E.E. Bell
Cecil the Barker
Kyle Jordan
Russ
Aleksandra Kaniak
Mrs. Jankowski
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Water for Elephants in United States?+
In United States, Water for Elephants is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Water for Elephants on Netflix?+
Water for Elephants is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Water for Elephants?+
Water for Elephants has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in Water for Elephants?+
Water for Elephants stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider and Jim Norton.
When did Water for Elephants come out?+
Water for Elephants is a 2011 movie directed by Francis Lawrence.
What genre is Water for Elephants?+
Water for Elephants is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Water for Elephants?+
Water for Elephants was directed by Francis Lawrence.
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