Water for Elephants (2011)
English drama film directed by Francis Lawrence
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 120 min
- Released
- 22 April 2011
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Water for Elephants has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 22 April 2011. It is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson and Christoph Waltz.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Cast
- Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook, Jim Norton, Paul Schneider, Sam Anderson, Richard Brake, Tim Guinee, James Frain, John Aylward, Ken Foree
- Cinematography
- Rodrigo Prieto
- Music
- James Newton Howard
- Written by
- Richard LaGravenese
- Produced by
- Gil Netter
- Production
- 20th Century Studios, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $38 million
- Box office
- $117.09 million
- Based on
- Water for Elephants
- Filmed in
- California, Los Angeles, Georgia
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 April 2011
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.
When did Water for Elephants release?
Water for Elephants released on 22 April 2011.
Who directed Water for Elephants?
Water for Elephants is directed by Francis Lawrence.
Who is in the cast of Water for Elephants?
The cast of Water for Elephants includes Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook, Jim Norton and Paul Schneider.
Where can I watch Water for Elephants online?
Water for Elephants streams on Netflix.
How much did Water for Elephants earn at the box office?
Water for Elephants grossed $117.09 million on a budget of $38 million.
What is Water for Elephants rated in the US?
Water for Elephants is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Water for Elephants based on a true story or a book?
Water for Elephants is based on Water for Elephants.
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