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Water for Elephants

2011·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic526.9Rotten Tomatoes60%70%

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A , romance movie: , but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Life is the most spectacular show on earth.

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.
Depression-Era RomanceForbidden LoveCircus Life DramaAnimal Welfare ThemesHistorical MelodramaEmotional TurmoilVisually EvocativeCharacter-Driven NarrativeEscapist Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Francis Lawrence
Written by:
Richard LaGravenese, Sara Gruen
Produced by:
Erwin Stoff, Andrew R. Tennenbaum, Gil Netter
Composed by:
James Newton Howard

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Water for Elephants?

HBO Max

In the United States, Water for Elephants streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Water for Elephants worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Water for Elephants okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Water for Elephants good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Water for Elephants a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$117 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Water for Elephants use?

Repulsive RingmasterTragic DropoutTropey, Come HomeCrazy Jealous GuyNested StoryYandereSenior Sleep-CycleAll Part of the ShowBullying a DragonConjoined TwinsOnly the Leads Get a Happy EndingCaught with Your Pants Downand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Repulsive Ringmaster, Tragic Dropout, and Tropey, Come Home.