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Animal Kingdom (2010) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 29,736 users
Metascore: 83/100
Reviews: 133 user | 234 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com Tells the story of seventeen year-old J (Josh) as he navigates his survival amongst an explosive criminal family and the detective who thinks he can save him. Director:David MichôdWriter:David Michôd |
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Cast
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Joshua 'J' Cody
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Bryce Lindemann | ... |
Paramedic #1
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Paul Smits | ... |
Paramedic #2
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| Joel Edgerton | ... |
Barry 'Baz' Brown
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Darren Cody
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| Sullivan Stapleton | ... |
Craig Cody
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Catherine Brown
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Anthony Ahern | ... |
Armed Robbery Detective
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Justin Rosniak | ... |
Detective Randall Roache
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Hood #1
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Chris Weir | ... |
Hood #2
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Laura Wheelwright | ... |
Nicky Henry
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Sarah Nguyen | ... |
Waitress
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Lucia Cai | ... |
Cashier
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Storyline
Despite being no saint herself, Julia Cody has shielded her seventeen year old son, Joshua "J" Cody, from her Melbourne-based criminal relatives who they have not seen in years. After Julia dies in front of J's eyes from a self-inflicted heroin overdose, J, who is slightly detached from life, feels he has no choice but to contact his maternal grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody, the family matriarch, for a place to live. Smurf rules the family with a borderline incestuous love over her three sons, the quietly menacing Andrew "Pope" Cody, the hyperactive Craig Cody, and the barely of age Darren Cody. Pope and his best friend, Barry "Baz" Brown, are armed robbers, with Darren their up and coming apprentice, while Craig is a mid level drug dealer. Melbourne's Armed Robbery Squad is after specifically Pope, who is hiding out. But when the standoff between the Codys and the Armed Robbery Squad is brought up a notch, an all out war ensues, with some casualties and J caught in the middle. The ... Written by Huggo
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A crime story.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence, drug content and pervasive language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 June 2010 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Carstvo životinja See more »Filming Locations:
Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaBox Office
Budget:
AUD 5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$61,968 (USA) (13 August 2010)Gross:
$1,043,798 (USA) (11 March 2011)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Janine Cody: Hey Randall, before you go on, this boy who's currently being looked after, tell me if you agree with this, this boy who's being looked after, he knows who you are. And you know how these things go they're gonna ask him all sorts of questions about ...
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Written by Peter O'Dougherty (as Pete O'Doherty)
Performed by Mental As Anything
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Trivia
The film is loosely based on the Melbourne crime scene in the 1980s. Specifically the random payback murder of the policemen recreates the 1988 Walsh Street Police Shootings. See more »Quotes
Detective Randall Roache: Look I know you got a problem Janine, but I don't see how this mess your boys are in has got anything to do with me. So if you've called me in here to see if there are some strings I can pull in your way of course. Is that what this is about?Janine Cody: Hey Randall, before you go on, this boy who's currently being looked after, tell me if you agree with this, this boy who's being looked after, he knows who you are. And you know how these things go they're gonna ask him all sorts of questions about ...
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"Berserk Warriors"Written by Peter O'Dougherty (as Pete O'Doherty)
Performed by Mental As Anything
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Director David Michod should be congratulated for his intelligent, quiet control over this strongly scripted, well-acted, distinctly Australian movie. All the parts came together with originality, which is not an easy task, especially with crime stories; but this one delves into the families & minds of criminals avoiding blatant stereotypes so often thrust upon the viewer. All the actors are perfectly cast and fine actors. Jacki Weaver, you nailed Smurf and Guy Pearce has become this wonderful chameleon & consummate actor who continues to surprise with his range. This is your first feature, David Michod, well I'm certainly looking forward to your second.