Water for Elephants (2011)

6.9PG-13120 minDirector: Francis Lawrence

2011 film by Francis Lawrence

Water for Elephants is a 2011 American period romantic drama film directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Richard LaGravenese, based on the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen. The film stars Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, and Hal Holbrook.

The film was released in the United States on April 22, 2011. It received mixed reviews from film critics and grossed $117 million worldwide on a budget of $38 million.

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Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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