Elegy movie poster

Elegy

August 8, 2008 1h 52m 6.3/10 (300 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Elegy is a drama/romance film. directed by Isabel Coixet.

Starring Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, and Patricia Clarkson

Synopsis

Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (300 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $14.9M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$14,894,347

Production Companies

  • Lakeshore Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elegy about?

Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sens...

Who directed Elegy?

Elegy was directed by Isabel Coixet.

How long is Elegy?

Elegy has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Elegy released?

Elegy was released on August 8, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Elegy?

The main cast of Elegy includes Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Sarsgaard, Dennis Hopper.

Is Elegy worth watching?

Elegy has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 300 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.