Name: My Animal
Genre: Horror, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2023-09-08
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Amandla Stenberg, Heidi von Palleske, Stephen McHattie, Cory Lipman

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Tormented by a hidden family curse, Heather lives in seclusion on the outskirts of a small town. When she falls for the rebellious Jonny, their connection threatens to unravel Heather's suppressed desires, tempting her to unleash the animal within.

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Coming-of-Age Horror
Werewolf Metaphor
Forbidden Romance
Small-Town Isolation
Suppressed Desires
Family Curse
Psychological Tension
Visceral Transformation

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Directed by: Jacqueline Castel
Written by: Jae Matthews
Produced by: Michael Solomon, Andrew Bronfman
Music by: Augustus Muller

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September 8, 2023 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released: September 8, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Horror, Romance, Fantasy
Original language: English
Made in: Canada, United States
Available in: 20 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream My Animal?"

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Where can I stream My Animal?

Prime

In the United States, My Animal streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is My Animal worth watching?

44

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 50). Critics rate it higher (61 out of 100) than audiences (36).

Will My Animal scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is My Animal good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.