Animal Kingdom
"A crime story"
Originally released in 2010. Animal Kingdom is a crime/drama film. directed by David Michôd.
Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, and Guy Pearce
Synopsis
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (874 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Mendelsohn
as Andrew 'Pope' Cody
Joel Edgerton
as Barry 'Baz' Brown
Guy Pearce
as Nathan Leckie
Luke Ford
as Darren Cody
Jacki Weaver
as Janine 'Smurf' Cody
Sullivan Stapleton
as Craig Cody
James Frecheville
as Joshua 'J' Cody
Dan Wyllie
as Ezra White
Anthony Hayes
as Detective Justin Norris
Laura Wheelwright
as Nicky Henry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Porchlight Films
- Screen Australia
- Film Victoria
- Screen NSW
- Fulcrum Media Finance
- Showtime Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animal Kingdom about?
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indo...
Who directed Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom was directed by David Michôd.
How long is Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Animal Kingdom released?
Animal Kingdom was released on June 3, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Animal Kingdom?
The main cast of Animal Kingdom includes Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce, Luke Ford, Jacki Weaver.
Is Animal Kingdom worth watching?
Animal Kingdom has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 874 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.