Elephant (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Elephant is a 2003 crime drama directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Alex Frost and Elias McConnell. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2004. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Original language
- Unknown language
- Studio
- HBO Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Elephant About?
The premise of Elephant without spoilers.
A successful professional and devoted mother, Nicole appears to have a perfect life. However, she secretly battles with debilitating depression, and her carefully built world begins to crumble under the strain of isolation and hidden struggles. The film explores the quiet turmoil and emotional weight she carries, revealing a poignant portrait of a woman grappling with inner demons.
Elephant Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay kiss
- gay
- violence
- high school shooting
- teenager
- troubled teen
- mass murder
- school shooting
- held at gunpoint
- semi automatic weapon
- bullying
- psychotic
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- shooting
- classroom
- photography
- multiple perspectives
- actor shares first name with character
- driving
- schoolteacher
- school gymnasium
- principal
- locker
- watching tv
- multiple murders
- disturbing
- minimalism
- bringing a gun to school
- school
- scare
- grudge
- rage
- anger
- brutality
- library
- firearm
- murderer duo
- cruelty
- experimental film
- long take
- school library
- restroom
- piano
- photographer
- outcast
- locker room
- jealousy
- handheld camera
- gun
- first time actor
- father son relationship
Where to Watch Elephant
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Elephant Cast
Alex Frost leads the cast, with Elias McConnell. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
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Director Gus Van Sant
Elephant Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Elephant 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Elephant Box Office
Elephant grossed $10 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $8.7 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $8.7M
Elephant Awards & Nominations
Elephant earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2004.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Gus Van Sant
Elephant Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette On the Set of 'Elephant': Rolling Through Time
- Featurette About Elephant
Cars in Elephant
14 cars on screen, including the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240 D W123 and the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster.
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1978 Honda Civic Minor role -
2002 Audi A6 Avant C5 Background role
Elephant Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “엘리펀트” and “Fil”.
- Also known as
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- 엘리펀트
- Fil
- エレファント
- فیل
- Փիղ
- Elefante
- Слон
- 大象
- Elefánt
- אלפנט
- Słoń
- Elefant
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- Ελέφαντας
- ช้าง
- Slon
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Elephant FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Elephant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Elephant?
Elephant runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Elephant released?
Elephant was released on October 24, 2003.
Who directed Elephant?
Elephant was directed by Gus Van Sant.
More films by Gus Van Sant Who is in the cast of Elephant?
Elephant stars Alex Frost and Elias McConnell.
Where can I watch Elephant?
In the US, Elephant is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Elephant make at the box office?
Elephant grossed $10 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $8.7 million international).
How is Elephant rated?
Elephant has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Elephant nominated for any awards?
Elephant received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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