
Animol
Directed by Ashley Walters
Produced by Film4 Productions, Joi Productions
A tense, claustrophobic drama about survival and forbidden connection in a young offender institution, where intimacy becomes a liability.
Behind the walls of a young offender institution, Troy is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty and violence from the moment he arrives. When an unspoken bond develops with a fellow inmate, it becomes a dangerous vulnerability for them.
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Questions people ask
Is Animol scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.
Is Animol sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Animol violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Animol easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Animol end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like Animol
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Animol
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Animol, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Animol, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Animol, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































