Where to Watch Elephant from "Zoo Story"

Yearning to watch 'Elephant from "Zoo Story"' on your TV or mobile device at home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Kajirō Yamamoto-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Elephant from "Zoo Story"' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Elephant from "Zoo Story"' right now, here are some specifics about the TOHO drama flick.

Released , 'Elephant from "Zoo Story"' stars Kenichi Enomoto, Keiju Kobayashi, Momoko Kôchi, Kyōko Anzai The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 7 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from experienced users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "The fifth film in the Toho Diamond series, following "The Hateful Thing." Based on the true story of "Zoo Story" by author Fukuda Saburo. During the Tokyo air raids of World War II, Zen-san, an elephant keeper at Ueno Zoo, is faced with the heartbreaking task of euthanizing Tonki, a beloved elephant, due to food shortages and wartime pressures. Unable to carry out the order, Zen-san secretly feeds Tonki, but the elephant is ultimately shot by the military police. The film poignantly captures Zen-san’s despair and the devastation of war, as he reflects on his powerlessness amid the chaos." .