Elephant Boy (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1937, Elephant Boy is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Robert Flaherty, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Flaherty and Zoltán Korda shared best director honors at the Venice Film Festival for collaborating on this charming translation of Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” story “Toomai of the Elephants.” A harmonious mix of the two filmmakers’ styles, Flaherty's adeptness at ethnographic documentary meeting Korda's taste for grand adventure, ELEPHANT BOY also served as the breakthrough showcase for the thirteen-year-old Sabu, whose beaming performance as a young mahout leading the British on an expedition made him a major international star.
Who’s in it. Elephant Boy stars Sabu as Toomai, W.E. Holloway as Toomai's Father, Walter Hudd as Petersen and Allan Jeayes as Machua Appa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Elephant Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elephant Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elephant Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elephant Boy (1937)?
- In US, Elephant Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elephant Boy worth watching?
- Elephant Boy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elephant Boy?
- Elephant Boy stars Sabu, W.E. Holloway, Walter Hudd, Allan Jeayes and Bruce Gordon.
- When was Elephant Boy released?
- Elephant Boy was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.