
Animal Kingdom
A crime story
Directed by David Michôd
Produced by Porchlight Films, Screen Australia
A dark, tense neo-noir about a vulnerable teenager trapped between family loyalty and moral choice, suffused with paranoia and the weight of inherited criminality.
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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Is Animal Kingdom scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Animal Kingdom sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Animal Kingdom violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Animal Kingdom easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Animal Kingdom end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Like Animal Kingdom
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Animal Kingdom
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Animal Kingdom, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































