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Elena

7.320131h 22mMovieDocumentaryDrama

Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...

DirectorPetra Costa

WritersCarolina Ziskind·Petra Costa

ProducerJulia Bock

Where to watch

GuideDoc

OVID

Kanopy

Fandango at Home Free

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Petra Costa

Li An

Self

Elena Andrade

Self (archive footage)

Petra Costa

Self

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Elena — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elena?

Elena is streaming on GuideDoc, OVID and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elena on Netflix?

No, Elena is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and OVID.

Is Elena on Amazon Prime Video?

Elena isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Elena for free?

Elena is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is Elena based on a true story?

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