Where to Watch Elena (2011) in the US

What it's about

Elena and Vladimir are an older couple, they come from different backgrounds. Vladimir is a wealthy and cold man, Elena comes from a modest milieu and is a docile wife. They have met late in life and each one has children from previous marriages. Elena's son is unemployed, unable to support his own family and he is constantly asking Elena for money. Vladimir's daughter is a careless young woman who has a distant relationship with her father. A heart attack puts Vladimir in hospital, where he realizes that his remaining time is limited. A brief but somehow tender reunion with his daughter leads him to make an important decision: she will be the only heiress of his wealth. Back home he announces it to Elena. Her hopes to financially help her son suddenly vanish. The shy and submissive housewife then comes up with a plan to give her son and grandchildren a real chance in life.

Cast and crew

Director

Andrey Zvyagintsev

Writer

Oleg Negin, Andrey Zvyagintsev

Starring

Nadezhda Markina, Andrey Smirnov, Aleksey Rozin

Details

Release date

Sep 29, 2011

Language

Russian

Country

Russia

Box office

$233,380

Awards

24 wins & 23 nominations total

Where to Watch Elena (2011) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Elena in the United States?

Elena is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Klassiki (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Elena or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Klassiki (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Elena for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).