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For over a decade, Dr. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer, has been in search of a mysterious, elusive herd of Ghost Elephants in the highlands of Angola, deep within its forests. From acclaimed director Werner Herzog ("Grizzly Man"), GHOST ELEPHANTS follows Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the best master trackers in the world, in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth.
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A visually magnificent tribute to humanity's fascination with animals, Ghost Elephants is a haunting documentary that reaffirms how much any subject becomes all the more intriguing when beheld by Werner Herzog's gaze.

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Richard Brody The New Yorker 7h
It will come as no surprise to the filmmaker’s admirers that Herzog relishes every step of the journey. Every digression here feels like a destination. Go to Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 9h
5/5
It’s a wise movie that combines spirit and science, championing the need for (and inherent beauty of) biodiversity while highlighting the genetic ties that bind the majestic elephants, the African men and the Western explorers. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith Wall Street Journal 5d
The lean, athletic Mr. Herzog, 83 years old, seems as spry and eager as ever, and his global enthusiasm remains a force of nature in itself. “Ghost Elephants” takes its place as yet another of the director’s essential forays into the wild and unknown. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 7h
8/10
This is perhaps Herzog’s best movie in a decade, combining all of the incredible visuals, storytelling, and filmmaking prowess that we expect from the legendary director. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 4d
It’s not a documentary where an answer is important within the narrative, nor is a point necessary to be gleaned, but it gives audiences a lot to feel and think about along the way. Go to Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 5d
4/4
Werner Herzog has got a perfect subject to explore the theme of obsession, and it leads to a movie that is absolutely spellbinding. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Barnard 4d This film documentary truly speaks and cries loudly to the existence and creativity of our living GOD. Further on a more base and human level, this film opens up and increases your understanding of the vast amount of living species yet to be discovered on this planet. See more Read all reviews
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Werner Herzog

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Werner Herzog

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Steve Boyes

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Werner Herzog

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Werner Herzog

Screenwriter

Ariel Leon Isacovitch

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Synopsis For over a decade, Dr. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer, has been in search of a mysterious, elusive herd of Ghost Elephants in the highlands of Angola, deep within its forests. From acclaimed director Werner Herzog ("Grizzly Man"), GHOST ELEPHANTS follows Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the best master trackers in the world, in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth.
Director
Werner Herzog
Producer
Ariel Leon Isacovitch, Werner Herzog, Brian Nugent
Screenwriter
Werner Herzog, Werner Herzog
Distributor
National Geographic Documentary Films
Production Co
The Roots Production Service, Skellig Rock, Sobey Road Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 39m