Ghost Elephants(2026)

An epic search for a mythical giant.

7.6(67)1h 39mFebruary 27, 2026

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In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.

Directed by Werner Herzog

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Werner Herzog

Self - Narrator (voice)

Steve Boyes

Self

Kerllen Costa

Self - Environmental Anthropologist

Xui

Self

Xui Dawid

Self

Kobus

Self

Gary Trower

Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist

Jordana Meyer

Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University

Regedor Kaketche

Self - King of the Nkangala

António Luhoke

Self - Luchazi Hunter

Melissa Hawkins

Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution

Mary Faith Flores

Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution

Katherine Solari

Self - Conservation Genomics, Stanford University

Ellie Armstrong

Self - Evolutionary Genomics, UC Riverside

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Ghost Elephants is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Ghost Elephants come out?+

Ghost Elephants was released in 2026.

How long is Ghost Elephants?+

Ghost Elephants runs for 99 minutes (1 hour and 39 minutes).

Who directed Ghost Elephants?+

Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog.

Who stars in Ghost Elephants?+

Ghost Elephants stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Xui and Xui Dawid.

Is Ghost Elephants worth watching?+

Ghost Elephants holds a 7.6/10 rating from 67 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of documentary.

Ghost Elephants(2026)

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