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Animal Factory

2000·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes83%59%

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Animal Factory fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

On the inside the rules are brutal and the stakes are high.

Suburbanite Ron is spoiled, young and not overly worried about the marijuana charges leveled against him. But, after being made out to be a drug dealer, he faces a five-year jail sentence in San Quentin State Prison. Physically frail and unaccustomed to his rough surroundings, Ron is primed to fall victim to sexual predators and bullying guards – that is, until he's befriended by Earl, a veteran inmate who finds meaning in protecting the vulnerable new kid.
Prison DramaMentorshipSurvivalSocial CommentaryClass ConflictCriminal Justice SystemCharacter-DrivenRedemption

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Buscemi, John Rusk, Lee Davis
Written by:
Edward Bunker, Edward Bunker, John Steppling
Produced by:
Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, Andrew Stevens
Composed by:
Ryan Collison, John Lurie, Nic Ratner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Animal Factory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Animal Factory legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Animal Factory is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also 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 Animal Factory worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Animal Factory rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Animal Factory?

1 h 34 min

Animal Factory runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Animal Factory?

Critics74
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Animal Factory higher (74) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Animal Factory a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$43,805

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $43,805 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Animal Factory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Animal Factory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Animal Factory in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Animal Factory use?

Affably EvilAnti-VillainAsshole VictimAx-CrazyBald of EvilHero AntagonistJerkassPut on a BusWardens Are EvilToken MinorityThe StoicBald of Authorityand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Animal Factory, including Affably Evil, Anti-Villain, Asshole Victim.