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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 05/01/2024
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
David Fear Rolling Stone 03/20/2024
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. Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com 03/16/2024
4/4
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. Go to Full Review
Brogan Luke Bouwhuis InBetweenDrafts Nov 26
8/10
Kircher’s incredibly nuanced performance drives The Animal Kingdom's emotional complexity, driving the film to powerful highs and devastating lows. Go to Full Review
Anya Couture Geek Vibes Nation Aug 10
7.5/10
Perhaps not as confident or deft in connecting the writing of the film to its thematic material but Duris and Kircher as father and son immerse you into an unconditional love that feels anything but trite. Go to Full Review
Marcelo Stiletano La Nación (Argentina) 10/18/2024
4/5
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] Go to Full Review
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Arya S @AnyaS 11/22/2024 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. See more 10/23/2024 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. See more Avindu G 10/21/2024 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. See more Aurelie B 09/22/2024 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 😊 See more Darrin D 09/18/2024 Beautifully shot but plodding. I fell asleep less than halfway through it. See more Matthew R 09/14/2024 Unsatisfying but cute. Interesting plot that needed more development See more 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
Nord-Ouest Films, StudioCanal, Artémis Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Shelter prod
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
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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