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A Life Among Elephants

10.020241h 30mMovieDocumentary

60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife…

DirectorNigel Pope
WriterNigel Pope
ProducersJackie Savery·Justin Purefoy

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nigel Pope

ID
Iain Douglas-Hamilton
Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee
SDSaba Douglas-Hamilton
Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Self - Interviewee
DD
Dudu Douglas-Hamilton
Self - Interviewee
OD
Oria Douglas-Hamilton
Self - Interviewee
JGJane Goodall
Jane Goodall
Self - Interviewee
DD
David Daballen
Self - Interviewee
FP
Frank Pope
Self - Interviewee
FI
Festus Ihwagi
Self - Interviewee
DC
David H.M. Cumming
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
IAIdi Amin
Idi Amin
Self (archive footage)
DM
Daniel arap Moi
Self (archive footage)
SR
Simon T. Roden
Self - Narrator (German version)

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A Life Among Elephants — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Life Among Elephants?

A Life Among Elephants is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Life Among Elephants on Netflix?

No, A Life Among Elephants is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is A Life Among Elephants on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Life Among Elephants isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch A Life Among Elephants for free?

A Life Among Elephants is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is A Life Among Elephants based on a true story?

Yes — A Life Among Elephants is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).