Elephant (2003)
Ordinary high school routines mask a creeping dread as malevolent plans unfold with measured, bleak suspense.
Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.
How intense is Elephant?
Elephant is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Elephant feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspensefulmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Elephant
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Is Elephant for you?
Is Elephant scary?
Only a little. Elephant has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Elephant gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Elephant sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Elephant OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Elephant?
Elephant runs 1h 21m.
Where can I stream Elephant?
Elephant is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Elephant have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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