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American Animals

  • 20182018
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  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
44K
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American Animals (2018)
Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.
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Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
44K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bart Layton
  • Writers
    • Bart Layton
    • Jon Croker(additional material)
    • Peter Straughan(additional writing)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Reinhard
    • Warren Lipka
    • Eric Borsuk
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bart Layton
  • Writers
    • Bart Layton
    • Jon Croker(additional material)
    • Peter Straughan(additional writing)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Reinhard
    • Warren Lipka
    • Eric Borsuk
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 230User reviews
    • 192Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos12

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:55
    Trailer #2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Official Trailer
    Evan Peters
    Interview 6:23
    Evan Peters
    Bart Layton
    Interview 4:37
    Bart Layton
    Evan Peters
    Interview 5:40
    Evan Peters
    Bart Layton
    Interview 4:46
    Bart Layton
    Emily Mortimer Picks a Docuseries, a Genre Bender, and a Golden Globe Nominee
    Video 1:46
    Emily Mortimer Picks a Docuseries, a Genre Bender, and a Golden Globe Nominee
    Why Kristen Bell Keeps Up With Everything From "60 Minutes" to "Castle Rock"
    Video 1:24
    Why Kristen Bell Keeps Up With Everything From "60 Minutes" to "Castle Rock"
    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
    Video 1:17
    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
    'American Animals' Will Make You Root for Misguided Criminals
    Video 2:03
    'American Animals' Will Make You Root for Misguided Criminals
    'American Animals' Stars Told to Avoid Their Real-Life Counterparts
    Video 2:12
    'American Animals' Stars Told to Avoid Their Real-Life Counterparts
    Trailer Commentary: Bart Layton
    Video 2:23
    Trailer Commentary: Bart Layton

    Photos118

    Bart Layton and Barry Keoghan in American Animals (2018)
    Evan Peters, Jared Abrahamson, Blake Jenner, and Barry Keoghan in American Animals (2018)
    Bart Layton, Dimitri Doganis, Jared Abrahamson, Blake Jenner, and Barry Keoghan at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Barry Keoghan at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Bart Layton at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Emma Roberts and Evan Peters at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Evan Peters at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Evan Peters and Bart Layton at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Evan Peters, Bart Layton, Jared Abrahamson, Blake Jenner, and Barry Keoghan at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Katherine Butler, Derrin Schlesinger, Mary Jane Skalski, Bart Layton, and Dimitri Doganis at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Julian Hart at an event for American Animals (2018)
    Blake Jenner at an event for American Animals (2018)

    Top cast

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    Spencer Reinhard
    • The Real Spencer Reinhardas The Real Spencer Reinhard
    Warren Lipka
    • The Real Warren Lipkaas The Real Warren Lipka
    Eric Borsuk
    • The Real Eric Borsukas The Real Eric Borsuk
    Chas Allen
    Chas Allen
    • The Real Chas Allenas The Real Chas Allen
    Betty Jean Gooch
    • The Real Betty Jean 'BJ' Goochas The Real Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
    • (as Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch)
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • Warrenas Warren
    Blake Jenner
    Blake Jenner
    • Chasas Chas
    Barry Keoghan
    Barry Keoghan
    • Spenceras Spencer
    Jared Abrahamson
    Jared Abrahamson
    • Ericas Eric
    Eddie King
    Eddie King
    • Male Art Professoras Male Art Professor
    Karen Wheeling Reynolds
    Karen Wheeling Reynolds
    • Female Art Professoras Female Art Professor
    • (as Karen Reynolds)
    James Rackley
    James Rackley
    • Activeas Active
    Drew Starkey
    Drew Starkey
    • Frat Boyas Frat Boy
    Anthony J. Police
    Anthony J. Police
    • Man with Gunas Man with Gun
    Ann Dowd
    Ann Dowd
    • Betty Jean 'BJ' Goochas Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
    Abigail Dolan
    Abigail Dolan
    • Special Collections Studentas Special Collections Student
    Kevin L. Johnson
    Kevin L. Johnson
    • Scruffy Counterfeiteras Scruffy Counterfeiter
    Mike Stoudt
    Mike Stoudt
    • Local Radio DJas Local Radio DJ
    • Director
      • Bart Layton
    • Writers
      • Bart Layton
      • Jon Croker(additional material)
      • Peter Straughan(additional writing)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    In this crime drama, four bright and well-off college students in Kentucky plot to steal some rare books from their university's Special Collections Library in a misguided quest for personal glory. Based on the story, the film includes interviews with the foursome who attempted the bizarre heist. Starring Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson and Ann Dowd.
    • heist
    • heist gone wrong
    • rare book
    • book
    • disguise
    • 27 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nobody wants to be ordinary
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • History
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, some drug use and brief crude/sexual material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During filming the actors were not allowed to meet their real life counterparts because the director feared they would sympathise and/or play them in a certain light.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie, when it is explaining what each character is up to now, the text says that Charles Allen II is "writing a book on prison workout regimes." It should be "regimens". A "regime" refers to governments or periods of rule, whereas a "regimen" refers to exercise or any other scheduled activity.
    • Quotes

      Warren Lipka: You're taught your entire life that what you do matters and that you're special. And that, there are things you can point towards that would... which'll show that you're special, that show you're different, when, in all reality, those things... don't matter. And you're not special.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Amazing Movies You Missed This Spring (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Sound of da Police
      Written by Showbiz (as Rodney Lemay), KRS-One (as Lawrence Parker), Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler (as Bryan Chandler), Alan Lomax

      Performed by KRS-One

      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd.

      Used by kind permission of Carlin Music Corp.

      By permission of Concord Music Publishing

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Licensed by Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.

    User reviews230

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Beautifully told stupidity
    The movie itself is well done in my opinion. The mix between the acted part and the real people talking about their experiences is good, the acting is good. I just can't get over how stupid these boys are, most of them are doing well in school and seem to be bright enough. They are looking for something to make their lives more special instead of just living ordinary lives, going to college, marrying, having kids and so on. But the way they plan the heist is doomed to fail from the start, and it baffles me none of them actually saw that, are they stupid? Or just blinded by the desire to do something 'special'. Worth the watch because it is nicely done but man those boys are stupid.
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    • florisklaver76
    • Aug 26, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Amerikan Soygunu
    • Filming locations
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • New Amsterdam Film Company
      • RAW
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,856,954
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $134,793
      • Jun 3, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,080,073
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:39 : 1

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