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Elephant Review (2003) — 71% Celluloid Score

Directed by Gus Van Sant · 2003 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Elephant worth watching?

Elephant (2003) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Elephant?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

71%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

74% Critic Score
68% Audience
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.1 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 21m
Cast
Alex Frost , Eric Deulen , John Robinson , Elias McConnell , Jordan Taylor , Carrie Finklea , Nicole George , Brittany Mountain , Alicia Miles , Kristen Hicks

Where to watch in India

Not yet streaming in India — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (74%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 71% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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.

Critics Consensus

Elephant — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2003. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

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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