# Elephant (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/elephant-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Critic Score | 74% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Gus Van Sant |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 81 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2003 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

Elephant (2003) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Elephant — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2003. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 70/100. Directed by Gus Van Sant.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.

## Cast

Alex Frost, Eric Deulen, John Robinson, Elias McConnell, Jordan Taylor, Carrie Finklea, Nicole George, Brittany Mountain, Alicia Miles, Kristen Hicks

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2003, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is Elephant worth watching?**
Elephant holds a 71% Celluloid Score. Elephant — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2003. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Elephant about?**
Several ordinary high school students go through their daily routine as two others prepare for something more malevolent.

**Who directed Elephant?**
Elephant (2003) was directed by Gus Van Sant.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Elephant?**
71% — the average of five public sources: critics 74%, audience 68%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch Elephant?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Elephant page for current options.

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