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2011122 minDrama, Romance

Water for Elephants

Is Water for Elephants a Hit or Flop?

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Is Water for Elephants worth watching? With a rating of 6.941/10, this Drama, Romance film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Water for Elephants Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Robert Pattinson
Robert PattinsonJacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon
Reese WitherspoonMarlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz
Christoph WaltzAugust Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider
Paul SchneiderCharlie
Jim Norton
Jim NortonCamel
Hal Holbrook
Hal HolbrookOld Jacob
Donna W. Scott
Donna W. ScottBarbara
Richard Brake
Richard BrakeGrady
Stephen Monroe Taylor
Stephen Monroe TaylorWade
Mark Povinelli
Mark PovinelliKinko / Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Water for Elephants worth watching?

Water for Elephants has received mixed reviews with a 6.941/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is Water for Elephants hit or flop?

Water for Elephants has received average ratings (6.941/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Water for Elephants?

Water for Elephants is a Drama, Romance movie that In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces ...

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Critic Reviews

Andres GomezOct 1, 2014
★ 7

The chemistry between Witherspoon and Pattinson doesn't really work but the simple "man meets a woman" story works and Waltz nails his character as usual. This movie was a nice surprise.