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An Elephant Sitting Still

7.720183h 50m12MovieDrama

In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.

DirectorHu Bo
WriterHu Bo
ProducersXuan Liu·Wang Xiaoshuai

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Cast · Directed by Hu Bo

PYPeng Yuchang
Peng Yuchang
Wei Bu
WYWang Yuwen
Wang Yuwen
Huang Ling
ZYZhang Yu
Zhang Yu
Yu Cheng
LCLi Congxi
Li Congxi
Wang Jin
ZL
Zhenghui Ling
Li Kai
XZ
Xiaolong Zhang
Yu Shuai
LD
Li Danyi
Wang Jin's Daughter
KW
Kong Wei
Wang Jin's Son-in-Law
KY
Kong Yixin
Wang Jin's Granddaughter
WCWang Chaobei
Wang Chaobei
Yu Cheng's Friend
WXWang Xueyang
Wang Xueyang
Wife of Yu Cheng's Friend
ZYZhu Yanmanzi
Zhu Yanmanzi
Yu Cheng's Lover

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An Elephant Sitting Still — streaming FAQ

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An Elephant Sitting Still is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is An Elephant Sitting Still on Netflix?

No, An Elephant Sitting Still is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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An Elephant Sitting Still isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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An Elephant Sitting Still is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.