Water for Elephants

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DVD Released (Y/M/D): 2011-11-01

Genre: Drama

Sub-genre: Romance

Director: Francis Lawrence

Stars: Robert Pattinson , Reese Witherspoon , Christoph Waltz , Hal Holbrook , Ken Foree , James Frain , Tim Guinee , Jim Norton , Mark Povinelli , Richard Brake , Stephen Monroe Taylor , Scott MacDonald

MPAA Rating: PG-13

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. Source: Fox

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