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The Animal (2001)

PG_13  84 min  -  Comedy   -  1 June 2001 (USA)
4.6
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Ratings: 4.6/10 from 24,485 users   Metascore: 43/100 
Reviews: 126 user | 70 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com

After receiving organ transplants from various animal donors, a man finds himself taking on the traits of those animals.

Director:

Luke Greenfield

Writers:

Tom Brady (story), Tom Brady (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rob Schneider ...
Colleen Haskell ...
John C. McGinley ...
Edward Asner ...
Michael Caton ...
Louis Lombardi ...
Fatty
Guy Torry ...
Miles
Bob Rubin Bob Rubin ...
Bob Harris
Pilar Schneider Pilar Schneider ...
Mrs. De La Rosa
Scott Wilson ...
Raymond Ma ...
Mr. Tam
Michael Papajohn ...
Patrolman Brady
Ron Roggé ...
Patrolman Jaworski (as Ron Rogge)
Holly Maples ...
Elkerton Police Officer
Henriette Mantel ...
Elkerton Police Officer
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Storyline

From the producers of the comedy smash Deuce Bigalow comes The Animal, about a small, wimpy Marvin, who doesn't have what it takes to fulfill his lifelong dream to be a cop. But his luck changes when he's critically injured in a car accident and a deranged scientist secretly uses animal organs to rebuild him. Energized by his new parts, Marvin leaves his weakness behind and achieves instant fame as a supercop. Now a hero, life is going great for Marvin until his animal instincts start taking over his body at all the wrong times. Marvin struggles to remain civilized and be a perfect gentleman with his new love, Rianna in a series of hilarious situations that would drive any animal crazy. Written by Dean Kish, Comingsoon.net  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

The producing team of 'Big Daddy' has delivered another winner! See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some crude and sexual humor See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Animal See more »

Filming Locations:

Agoura Hills, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$19,610,520 (USA) (3 June 2001) (2788 Screens)

Gross:

$55,762,229 (USA) (26 August 2001)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In June, 2001 Newsweek revealed that print ads for at least four movies released by Columbia Pictures, including this one and A Knight's Tale contained glowing comments from a film reviewer who did not exist. The fake critic, "David Manning," was actually a friend by the same name in Connecticut who had agreed to let his Columbia ad-marketing friend use his name. Manning was misrepresented as a reviewer for a newspaper in the small Connecticut town of Ridgefield. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Sergeant Sisk's cigar disappears from his hand when he is in the bar imitating Marvin. See more »

Quotes

Miles: If you don't wanna be my friend anymore because I'm black, you just let me know.
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Crazy Credits

The film is dedicated to Rob's father Marvin Schneider. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Hybrid (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Projects"
Written by Coo Coo Cal (as Calvin Bellamy) and Henry Cook
Performed by Coo Coo Cal
Courtesy of Tommy Boy Music See more »