Water for Elephants is a period drama film based on the novel of the same name by Sara Gruen. Robert Pattinson portrays Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression. The movie delves into the complex relationships and hardships faced by the circus performers, including Jacob's forbidden love for Marlena, played by Reese Witherspoon. Water for Elephants is a visually stunning film that showcases Pattinson's versatility as an actor.