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Animal Kingdom
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Michôd. With Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJoshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Animal Kingdom.
MoviHero lists June 3, 2010 as the release date for Animal Kingdom. David Michôd is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Mendelsohn as Andrew 'Pope' Cody, Joel Edgerton as Barry 'Baz' Brown, Guy Pearce as Nathan Leckie, Luke Ford as Darren Cody. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 3, 2010
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorDavid Michôd
CastBen Mendelsohn as Andrew 'Pope' Cody, Joel Edgerton as Barry 'Baz' Brown, Guy Pearce as Nathan Leckie, Luke Ford as Darren Cody
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Animal Kingdom right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Animal Kingdom runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 949 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Terrific movie and terrific performances, specially Jacki Weaver's Very well scripted and rolled.”
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“A brutal film, where there are no nice people or good guys, but which tells us a good story, in a convincing and credible way.”
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“Animal Kingdom unleashes an unfaltering roar across Australia.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAndrew 'Pope' CodyAndrew 'Pope' Cody in Animal Kingdom (2010), played by Ben Mendelsohn.Open character guide otherBarry 'Baz' BrownBarry 'Baz' Brown in Animal Kingdom (2010), played by Joel Edgerton.Open character guide otherNathan LeckieNathan Leckie in Animal Kingdom (2010), played by Guy Pearce.Open character guide
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