Ghost Elephants (2026)
Ghost Elephants is a 2026 documentary movie directed by Werner Herzog, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes and Kerllen Costa.
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.
Quick answers
What is Ghost Elephants about?
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.
When was Ghost Elephants released?
Ghost Elephants was released on 27 February 2026.
How long is Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants runs 1h 39m.
Who made Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog.
Where can I watch Ghost Elephants?
Ghost Elephants is available on Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV and National Geographic.
Where to watch Ghost Elephants
Stream: Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: National Geographic
Cast
- Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice)
- Steve Boyes as Self
- Kerllen Costa as Self - Environmental Anthropologist
- Xui as Self
- Xui Dawid as Self
- Kobus as Self
- Gary Trower as Self - Anthropologist, San Culture Specialist
- Jordana Meyer as Self - Molecular Ecologist, Stanford University
- Regedor Kaketche as Self - King of the Nkangala
- António Luhoke as Self - Luchazi Hunter
- Melissa Hawkins as Self - Curator of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution
- Mary Faith Flores as Self - Molecular Technician, Smithsonian Institution