Water for Elephants

"Life is the most spectacular show on earth."

Apr 22 2011 PG-13 2h 0m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

After his parents' death, Jacob Jankowski is left penniless and homeless. Events lead him to joining the circus as their vet, working under their unstable boss August whose violent tendencies give everyone reason to be cautious around him, including his beautiful and quiet wife Marlena, whom August is very possessive of and who Jacob finds himself soon falling in love with.

Written by

Richard LaGravenese, Sara Gruen

Directed by

Francis Lawrence

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Ingenious Media, Dune Entertainment, Flashpoint Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, Big Screen Productions

Languages

Polski, English

Awards

4 wins & 13 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
123,154
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA