

Animal Kingdom
2010-06-03 · 113 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- David Michôd
- Production companies
- Porchlight Films, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Fulcrum Media Finance, Showtime Australia, Blue-Tongue Films
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,000,000
Top Cast
Ben MendelsohnAndrew 'Pope' Cody
Joel EdgertonBarry 'Baz' Brown
Guy PearceNathan Leckie
Luke FordDarren Cody
Jacki WeaverJanine 'Smurf' Cody
Sullivan StapletonCraig Cody
James FrechevilleJoshua 'J' Cody
Dan WyllieEzra White
Anthony HayesDetective Justin Norris
Laura WheelwrightNicky Henry
Mirrah FoulkesCatherine Brown
Justin RosniakDetective Randall Roache
Susan PriorAlicia Henry
Clayton JacobsonGus Emery
Anna Lise PhillipsBarrister Justine Hopper
Josh HelmanConst. Peter Simmons
Tim PhillippsConst. Daniel Hordern
Kieran Darcy-SmithJohn Harrop
Andy McPheeRichard CollisTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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