# WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled

# WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

**2011 ORIGINAL U.S. THEATRICAL MOVIE POSTER – VERSION B – ROLLED**

**Film:** _Water for Elephants_  
**Starring:** Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Hal Holbrook  
**Director:** Francis Lawrence  
**Studio:** Fox 2000 Pictures / 20th Century Fox  
**Poster Style:** **Version B / Style B**  
**Tagline:** “Life Is the Most Spectacular Show on Earth”

The official poster campaign was designed by **The Refinery**, and this artwork is part of the documented 2011 theatrical campaign.

### ITEM DETAILS

**Poster Release Year:** 2011  
**Movie Release Date:** April 22, 2011  
**Movie Release Year:** 2011  
**Type:** **Original U.S. Theatrical One-Sheet**  
**Version:** **Version B**  
**Material:** Theatrical poster paper  
**Format:** One-Sheet  
**Storage:** **Rolled – Not Folded**  
**Size:** **Approximately 27" × 40"**  
**Country:** United States  
**Genre:** Drama / Romance  
**Rating:** PG-13  
**Printed:** **Printed in U.S.A.**

The film was released theatrically April 22, 2011 and stars Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski, Witherspoon as Marlena, and Waltz as August.

### Authenticity

Your poster has several strong indicators consistent with an authentic theatrical one-sheet:

-   **“VERSION B”** printed in the lower-left border
-   **Fox 2000 Pictures** theatrical billing
-   **20th Century Fox** logo and copyright information
-   **Printed in U.S.A.**
-   Full MPAA **PG-13** box
-   Correct **April 22** theatrical release date
-   Studio promotional-property language along the bottom
-   Correct one-sheet proportions
-   Artwork matching documented original Version B examples

A specialist poster dealer specifically identifies the **Water for Elephants B U.S. one-sheet** as an **original 2011 cinema-release poster**, normally 27" × 40" for this period, and double-sided.

The only item I would still verify physically is the reverse. If the back has the familiar **lighter, reversed image**, then yours is **DS — Double-Sided**, which is what I expect. If the reverse is blank, we would list it SS.

### Condition

From these photographs, I would grade this approximately **Very Fine to Near Mint Minus**.

The image area is especially clean. I see very minor handling/edge evidence but no meaningful tears, paper loss, folding, or heavy creasing. The colors are exceptionally strong, particularly the gold title lettering, skin tones, circus lighting and dark train area.

I would use:

**Very Fine to Near Mint Minus condition. Rolled and never folded, with strong color and a clean image area. Minor handling and edge wear may be present from theatrical storage. No significant tears, paper loss or major creasing observed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the actual poster being offered.**

### Customer-Facing Description

**Original 2011 U.S. theatrical Version B one-sheet poster for _Water for Elephants_, starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz.**

This dramatic theatrical artwork places **Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon at the center of the circus romance**, with Rosie the elephant on the left and Christoph Waltz positioned alongside the circus train. Across the top appears the memorable campaign tagline, **“Life Is the Most Spectacular Show on Earth.”**

Directed by **Francis Lawrence** and adapted from Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, _Water for Elephants_ follows veterinary student Jacob Jankowski after he joins a traveling circus and becomes entangled in the lives of performer Marlena and her volatile husband August.

This example is identified directly on the poster as **VERSION B** and retains its original theatrical **Fox 2000 / 20th Century Fox billing block, PG-13 rating box, April 22 release date, studio markings and Printed in U.S.A. identification**.

A particularly attractive piece for collectors of **Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, circus-themed cinema, romantic dramas and original 2010s theatrical advertising**.

**Rolled, not folded.**

## SHIPPING

Poster will be **carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective mailing tube**.

**Package Weight:** **2 lbs**

## Details

- **Price:** 28.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Joe's Geek VLT
- **Type:** Movie Poster
- **Tags:** 20th Century Fox poster, 27x40 movie poster, christoph waltz poster, circus movie poster, Fox 2000 poster, movie memorabilia, movie poster, original movie poster, original theatrical poster, reese witherspoon poster, Robert Pattinson poster, rolled movie poster, romantic drama poster, Style B poster, version b poster, Water for Elephants 2011, Water for Elephants poster

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## Images

- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled
- WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 Original Movie Poster 27x40 Version B Robert Pattinson Reese Witherspoon Rolled

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> Updated: 2026-09-16