Animals

2014·Movie
1h 30min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic100–Rotten Tomatoes85%75%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+Plex

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Animals fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

ANIMALS tells the story of Jude and Bobbie: a young couple that exist somewhere between homelessness and the fantasy of their imaginations. Though they masterfully con and steal in an attempt to stay one step ahead of their addiction, they are ultimately forced to face the reality of their situation when one of them gets hospitalized.
Gritty Addiction DramaUrban RealismRaw Character StudyRelationship Under StressSocial CommentaryBleak & UnflinchingSurvival NarrativeIntense PerformancesIndependent Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Collin Schiffli
Written by:
David Dastmalchian
Produced by:
Chris Smith, Mary Pat Bentel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Animals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Animals legally?

KanopyHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+PlexFawesomeTubi TV

Animals is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Animals worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Animals rated?

Drug useSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: drug use, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Animals?

1 h 30 min

Animals runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Animals?

Critics93
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Animals higher (93) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Animals in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Animals?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Animals in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Animals use?

Action GirlFormula-Breaking EpisodeA Nazi by Any Other NameThe Big Damn KissPlaying the Victim CardEveryone Is BiHero of Another StoryEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Art ShiftOne-Steve LimitTunnel KingBig Badand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Animals, including Action Girl, Formula-Breaking Episode, A Nazi by Any Other Name.

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