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Elemental (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Elemental (2013) movie poster

Elemental is a 2013 documentary directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee and Gayatri Roshan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $10,358 worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
worldwide gross
$10.4K
Metascore
63
Elemental (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Documentary , News
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Elemental About?

The premise of Elemental without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary follows three individuals dedicated to creating a more sustainable future. Rajendra Singh works to revive India's Ganges River, while Eriel Deranger confronts powerful oil companies in a challenging battle. Simultaneously, Jay Harman pioneers methods to drastically reduce global energy use. Their interconnected journeys highlight the critical issues of water scarcity, climate change, and the sacrifices made when fighting for environmental justice.

Elemental Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • inventor
  • activist
  • river
  • ganges river
  • rogue
  • environmental issue
  • environmentalism
  • global warming
  • alberta canada
  • india
  • athabasca oil sands
  • oil industry
+1 more
  • one word title
Crew

The Director of Elemental

Directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee and Gayatri Roshan.

Ratings

Elemental Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Elemental 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

Elemental Plot Summary

What happens in Elemental from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 9-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film is preceded by an “Up” short

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Full summary

The whole story of Elemental, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Elemental Box Office

Elemental grossed $10,358 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.4K

US & Canada
$10.4K
Videos

Elemental Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Elemental.

Elemental - OFFICIAL TRAILER HD (2013) DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Elemental?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character that aspires to inherit her family's shop?

Details

Elemental Also Known As

Also known as “Стихиите”.

Also known as
  • Стихиите

Seen Elemental?

FAQ

Elemental FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Elemental, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Elemental?

Elemental runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Elemental released?

Elemental was released on May 17, 2013.

Who directed Elemental?

Elemental was directed by Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee and Gayatri Roshan.

How much did Elemental make at the box office?

Elemental grossed $10,358 worldwide.

How is Elemental rated?

Elemental has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 4.3/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Elemental have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Elemental has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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