Water for Elephants

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In 1931, during the Great Depression, Jacob Jankowski (*Robert Pattinson*) is studying to become a veterinarian when his parents are suddenly killed. Ruined and gutted by his misfortune, Jacob manages to get hired by the diabolic and cruel August (*Christoph Waltz*), the director of the traveling Circus Benzini, thanks to his experience with animals. Once there, Jacob discovers the harsh circus life and falls for the director's wife, Marlena (*Reese Witherspoon*), the seductive star of the equestrian act...