The Elephant Queen
Seen it?2019 | 97 min | Documentary, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and the curious.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone
- Chiwetel EjioforSelf - Narrator (voice)