Elephant Review (2003) — 71% Celluloid Score
Directed by Gus Van Sant · 2003 ·
Elephant (2003) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Elephant by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | HBO Max |
| Malaysia | HBO Max |
| Pakistan | HBO Max |
| Philippines | HBO Max |
| Thailand | HBO Max |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (74/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Elephant worth watching?
Yes — Elephant earns a 71% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Elephant — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2003. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Elephant about?
Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.
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