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Fierce Creatures

1997·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Don't pet them.

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.
Animal AnticsBritish ComedyWacky HumorSillyZooFarceEnsemble CastSlapstickGood-NaturedLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fierce Creatures legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fierce Creatures worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fierce Creatures rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Fierce Creatures?

1 h 33 min

Fierce Creatures runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fierce Creatures?

Critics59
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Fierce Creatures much the same way.

Was Fierce Creatures a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Fierce Creatures in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fierce Creatures?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fierce Creatures in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fierce Creatures use?

Chekhov's SkillMetaphorgottenBig "SHUT UP!"Expressive AccessoryRight in Front of MeNo Animals Were HarmedUrban Legend Love LifeNoodle IncidentAscended to CarnivorismNot With the Safety On, You Won'tBait-and-Switch TyrantVerbal Backspaceand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Fierce Creatures, including Chekhov's Skill, Metaphorgotten, Big "SHUT UP!".