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Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

2000·Movie
1h 12min·G
IMDb5.0Metacritic307.4Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Whispers: An Elephant's Tale fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The True-Life Adventure Of A Big Little Hero.

Whispers, an innocent and adorable baby elephant who's just learning to walk on his own four feet, finds himself separated from his loving mother, Gentle Heart. In his desperate search to find her, he meets the cynical loner Groove, an outcast from her own herd who never wanted to be a mother. Together, this unlikely pair brave danger after danger on their incredible journey to find water and Whispers' mother.
Family-Friendly AdventureAnimal StoryHeartwarming JourneyNature ExplorationSurvival TaleUnlikely FriendshipEmotional & UpliftingComing-of-Age StoryVisually Engaging

Crew

Directed by:
Dereck Joubert
Written by:
Holly Goldberg Sloan, Dereck Joubert, Dereck Joubert
Produced by:
Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert, Gary Matanky
Composed by:
Odin Benitez, Trevor Rabin, Beverly Joubert

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

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Where can I stream Whispers: An Elephant's Tale legally?

Disney+

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Whispers: An Elephant's Tale worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Whispers: An Elephant's Tale rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Whispers: An Elephant's Tale?

1 h 12 min

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale runs 1 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Whispers: An Elephant's Tale?

Critics30
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Whispers: An Elephant's Tale higher (54) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Whispers: An Elephant's Tale in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Whispers: An Elephant's Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Whispers: An Elephant's Tale in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Whispers: An Elephant's Tale use?

Heroic SacrificeI Will Find YouDefrosting Ice QueenElephant GraveyardLost Voice PlotSeparated from the Adults

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Whispers: An Elephant's Tale, including Heroic Sacrifice, I Will Find You, Defrosting Ice Queen.