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The Elephant in the Living Room (2011): Ratings

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The Elephant in the Living Room is a 2011 documentary directed by Michael Webber. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metascore
69
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The Elephant in the Living Room (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Michael Webber
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Elephant in the Living Room About?

The premise of The Elephant in the Living Room without spoilers.

This documentary explores the surprising phenomenon of Americans keeping wild animals, like lions and tigers, as pets. Filmmaker Michael Webber follows advocates Tim Harrison and Terry Brumfield, revealing the complex relationships they have with these powerful creatures. The film examines the challenges and responsibilities of caring for such animals, raising questions about the ethics of keeping wildlife in captivity and the boundaries between humans and the natural world.

The Elephant in the Living Room Themes & Keywords

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  • pet
  • lion
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  • domestication
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  • animal in title
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  • venomous animal
  • texas
  • suburb
  • snake
  • python
  • poisonous snake
  • lioness
  • lion cub
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  • cub
  • cougar
  • boa constrictor
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Crew

The Director of The Elephant in the Living Room

Directed by Michael Webber.

From the director

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One more film directed by Michael Webber: The Conservation Game.

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Ratings

The Elephant in the Living Room Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Elephant in the Living Room 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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The Elephant in the Living Room Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Elephant in the Living Room.

The Elephant in the Living Room Trailer (Official)

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FAQ

The Elephant in the Living Room FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Elephant in the Living Room, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Elephant in the Living Room?

The Elephant in the Living Room runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Elephant in the Living Room released?

The Elephant in the Living Room was released on April 8, 2011.

Who directed The Elephant in the Living Room?

The Elephant in the Living Room was directed by Michael Webber.

More films by Michael Webber

How is The Elephant in the Living Room rated?

The Elephant in the Living Room has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Elephant in the Living Room have a post-credit scene?

No. The Elephant in the Living Room has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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