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Water for Elephants (12A)

  • Consumer Advice: Contains moderate violence, threat and brief nudity
  • Run time: 2 hours 1 mins
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 4th May 2011

Plot Synopsis

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.