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The Animal

2001Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic434.0Rotten Tomatoes30%28%

A thrilling, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!

When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.

Feels like

  • Silly Slapstick
  • Animalistic Transformation
  • Gross-Out Humor
  • Pop Culture References
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Light-Hearted
  • Man-Beast Hybrid
  • Absurd Premise

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Luke Greenfield
Written by
Rob Schneider, Tom Brady
Produced by
Barry Bernardi, Todd Garner, Carr D'Angelo
Music by
Teddy Castellucci

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Facts

June 1, 2001 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
June 1, 2001
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$85 million
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Everything Is Racist, Ungrateful Bastard, Red Herring +9

  • Everything Is Racist
  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Red Herring
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • The Bully
  • Granola Girl
  • Single Woman Seeks Good Man
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • The Reveal
  • Animalistic Abilities
  • Body Horror
  • Not Me This Time

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Animal?"

Questions about The Animal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Animal?

KanopyHooplaSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Animal streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Animal worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 43).

Is The Animal okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Animal make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Animal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Animal a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$85 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Animal use?

Everything Is RacistUngrateful BastardRed HerringKids Are CruelThe BullyGranola GirlSingle Woman Seeks Good ManBlack Dude Dies FirstThe RevealAnimalistic AbilitiesBody HorrorNot Me This Timeand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Everything Is Racist, Ungrateful Bastard, and Red Herring.