Yellow Elephant (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2013, Yellow Elephant is a drama and romance film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. Married couple Aiko Tsumari and Ayumu Muko live a happy and peaceful life. Aiko is bit naive, while Ayumu works as a not so popular novelist. One day, a letter arrives for Ayumu. Because of this letter, the couple become estranged...

Who’s in it. Yellow Elephant stars Aoi Miyazaki as Aiko Tsumari, Osamu Mukai as Ayumu Muko, Lily Franky as Natsume and Chieko Matsubara as Seika, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Yellow Elephant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Elephant page.

If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Elephant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Yellow Elephant (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Yellow Elephant worth watching?
Yellow Elephant holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Yellow Elephant?
Yellow Elephant stars Aoi Miyazaki, Osamu Mukai, Lily Franky, Chieko Matsubara and Tatsuomi Hamada.
When was Yellow Elephant released?
Yellow Elephant was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.