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Água para Elefantes

Water for Elephants · Francis Lawrence

1h 55min 14+ Release: 04/15/2011 Drama Romance

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Água para Elefantes is a drama e romance movie released in 2011, directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon e Christoph Waltz. It runs 1h 55min and is rated 14+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus.

Official synopsis

A vida é o espetáculo mais espetacular da terra.

Jacob Jankowski é um estudante de veterinária que está perto de se formar quando uma tragédia o força a abandonar a escola. Sem ter pra onde ir, ele pega um trem que pertence a um circo itinerante. Jacob consegue um emprego como tratador de animais e conhece Marlena, uma bela artista de circo. A compaixão que ambos sentem por um elefante especial chamado Rosie, os leva a se apaixonar, mas August, o marido de Marlena, se coloca no caminho deles.

Where to watch Água para Elefantes

Streaming

Disney Plus

Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026

Cast of Água para Elefantes

12 actors

Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski

Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth

Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth

Paul Schneider as Charlie

Jim Norton as Camel

Hal Holbrook as Old Jacob

Donna W. Scott as Barbara

Richard Brake as Grady

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Stephen Monroe Taylor as Wade

Mark Povinelli as Kinko / Walter

Ken Foree as Earl

Scott MacDonald as Blackie

Director: Francis Lawrence
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: Alan Edward Bell
Music: James Newton Howard
Production: Andrew R. Tennenbaum, Erwin Stoff, Gil Netter
Screenplay: Richard LaGravenese

Where you've seen the cast of Água para Elefantes

Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski is also in Harry Potter e o Cálice de Fogo (2005), Crepúsculo (2008) and Batman (2022)
Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth is also in Psicopata Americano (2000), Sing - Quem Canta Seus Males Espanta (2016) and Monstros vs Alienígenas (2009)
Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth is also in Django Livre (2012), Bastardos Inglórios (2009) and 007 Contra Spectre (2015)
Paul Schneider as Charlie is also in O Assassinato de Jesse James Pelo Covarde Robert Ford (2007), A Garota Ideal (2007) and Sonhos de Trem (2025)

Frequently asked questions about Água para Elefantes

Where to watch Água para Elefantes?

In Brazil, Água para Elefantes is available on Disney Plus.

Is Água para Elefantes on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus.

Is Água para Elefantes on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, Água para Elefantes was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus.

How long is Água para Elefantes?

Água para Elefantes runs 1h 55min (115 minutes).

What is the age rating of Água para Elefantes?

In Brazil, it is rated 14+.

Is Água para Elefantes based on a book?

Yes. The movie is based on a book.

What year did Água para Elefantes come out?

Água para Elefantes came out in 2011.

Água para Elefantes details

Status: Released
Original title: Water for Elephants
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Big Screen Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Dune Entertainment