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Animals

2014Movie1 h 30 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Directed by
Collin Schiffli

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Facts

May 15, 2014 · 1 h 30 min · Drug Use, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 15, 2014
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Drug Use, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Action Girl, Formula-Breaking Episode, A Nazi by Any Other Name +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Animals?"

Questions about Animals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Animals?

In the United States, Animals streams on Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Animals worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Animals plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Animals?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Action Girl, Formula-Breaking Episode, and A Nazi by Any Other Name.