Adult Swim's The Elephant

A quiet, philosophical animated triptych that drifts between styles, leaving a bittersweet ache about belonging in a harsh world.

Directed by

Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale

Genres

Animation, Science fiction, Drama

Starring

Jordan Jensen, Maria Bamford, SungWon Cho

Tagline

A story told in three parts about finding your place in this cruel world.

Overview

Crafted in three parts by four animation superstars, Adult Swim's The Elephant brings to life a very human journey of self-discovery in varied styles.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, whimsical and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, coming-of-age, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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