Water for Elephants

Jacob takes a job as an animal caretaker in a traveling circus. There he meets Marlena, a beautiful circus performer. Their shared compassion for a special elephant Rosie leads to love, but Marlena's cruel husband stands in their way.

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Grosses

Czech Republic
$155,699

Domestic (50.1%)
$58,709,717

Worldwide
$117,094,902

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DistributorSony Pictures Releasing
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Opening$41,423
49 theaters

Budget$38,000,000

Release DateMay 12, 2011

MPAAPG-13

Running Time2 hr 2 min

GenresDrama Romance

In Release234 days/33 weeks

Widest Release49 theaters

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Date	Rank	Weekend	%± LW	Theaters	Change	Avg	To Date	Weekend	Estimated
May 12-15	6	$41,423	-	49	-	$845	$49,202	1	false
May 19-22	7	$19,168	-53.7%	30	-19	$638	$90,042	2	false
May 26-29	8	$19,023	-0.8%	25	-5	$760	$126,025	3	false
Jun 2-5	9	$8,365	-56%	19	-6	$440	$141,822	4	false
Jun 9-12	16	$2,369	-71.7%	7	-12	$338	$146,690	5	false
Jun 30-Jul 3	18	$1,590	-	11	-	$144	$155,699	8	false