Movie

Elena

★ 7.3(97)20131h 22m

Elena is streaming on Netflix, GuideDoc, OVID and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Elena

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Good to know

Director: Petra Costa
Release date: 2013-04-11
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Elena — trailer

About Elena

Elena is a 2013 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Petra Costa, starring Li An, Elena Andrade and Petra Costa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 97 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elena in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Petra heads to New York in search of her older sister after a long time of being separated. They are both movie actresses and heirs of the wounds of the Brazilian dictatorship. But Petra has only a few clues: home movies, newspaper clippings, a diary...

Cast

Li An

Self

Elena Andrade

Self (archive footage)

Petra Costa

Self

Themes & keywords

biographydocudramafamilyfilmmakingpersonalitywoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Elena in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Elena on Netflix, GuideDoc, OVID and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Elena on Netflix?+

Yes — Elena is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is Elena?+

Elena has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Elena?+

Elena stars Li An, Elena Andrade and Petra Costa.

When did Elena come out?+

Elena is a 2013 movie directed by Petra Costa.

What genre is Elena?+

Elena is Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed Elena?+

Elena was directed by Petra Costa.