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The Animal Kingdom

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In THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a visionary new thriller that drops viewers into an extraordinary world where mutations in human genetics cause people to transform into hybrid creatures, François (Roman Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos).
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The Animal Kingdom's talented cast anchors its more fantastical elements in human emotion, helping offset a superficial treatment of thought-provoking themes.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Thomas Cailley’s sci-fi fantasy has too much sensitivity and good taste to be the proper horror-thriller or creature feature that it almost resembles. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2024 Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone Stay for how Kircher and Duris embed a father-son story into the fantastical elements, and transform a far-out tale of genetics run amuck into an elegy about the pain of letting go. Mar 20, 2024 Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com The movie is effective in its ability to make us emphasize for the hunted “others” as well as observe how humanity becomes the very thing it fears: monstrous in its attempt to restore law and order. Rated: 4/4 Mar 16, 2024 Full Review Marcelo Stiletano La Nación (Argentina) If only one definition fits, this is a story of discovery and learning sifted with enough fantastic elements to deserve recognition as an atypical work, different from all the others. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com An always unpredictable film that pendulates between (sub)genres... going from the serious to the comic and vice versa quite naturally and with a very visual and creative display. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 16, 2024 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL What could have been a silly metaphor about puberty becomes an interesting fable about society’s eternal drive to divide itself into Us vs. Them. More than a treatise, though, "Kingdom" offers some lovely, poetic sequences that can linger in your memory. Aug 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Arya S A fantastical idea that is grounded in heartfelt human emotions, as a father and son navigate a world where people are turning into hybrid animals. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Audience Member The title is really a metaphor. This movie is all about humanity. How we sometimes give in to our fears and ignorance and how sometimes we shines through despite the impossible odds. It's savage, delicate, and glorious if we understand and make the best of the animal within us. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Avindu G Story that underlies is equally heartbreaking as the one on surface in this unique pandemic drama. Every dialogue and an expression of characters brings value to the story that's what's remarkable about the movie. It's haunting at times but the mutated beings symbolizes an innocence beyond human comprehension. Cinematography and visual effects were perfect for the job. Audio effects are excellent. Cast does an impressive job in unfolding this heartbreaking tale with their sincere performances that's just the right amount. Animal kingdom can definitely place it self as a movie with both reason and artistry. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Aurelie B Le cinéma français s'améliore, je suis surprise ! Un scénario original, nouveau tout frais qui ne ressemble a aucun film. Des effets spéciaux vraiment sympa, bientôt à la hauteur des productions hollywoodiennes ? 😜 Bon film 😊 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Darrin D Beautifully shot but plodding. I fell asleep less than halfway through it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Matthew R Unsatisfying but cute. Interesting plot that needed more development Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a visionary new thriller that drops viewers into an extraordinary world where mutations in human genetics cause people to transform into hybrid creatures, François (Roman Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos).
Director
Thomas Cailley
Producer
Pierre Guyard
Screenwriter
Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier
Distributor
Magnet Releasing
Production Co
Artémis Productions, Nord-Ouest Films, France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal, Shelter prod
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 15, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.5K
Runtime
2h 8m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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