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The Elephant Vanishes

2003Movie

Adapted from Haruki Murakami's short stories, The Elephant Vanishes reveals a strange and beautiful world lurking beneath the surface of Tokyo's bright bustle. The Elephant Vanishes was performed in Japanese by an all-Japanese cast.

DirectorSimon McBurney

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Cast · Directed by Simon McBurney

MFMitsuru Fukikoshi
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
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Atsuko Takaizumi
YMYuko Miyamoto
Yuko Miyamoto
MSMasato Sakai
Masato Sakai

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The Elephant Vanishes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Elephant Vanishes?

The Elephant Vanishes isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Elephant Vanishes on Netflix?

No, The Elephant Vanishes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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The Elephant Vanishes isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Elephant Vanishes?

The Elephant Vanishes hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 13, 2003. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.