American Animals
Seen it?2018 | 117 min | Drama, Crime, Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and the curious. If you loved Girl in the Picture or Reservoir Dogs, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 141K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bart Layton
- Evan PetersWarren Lipka
- Barry KeoghanSpencer Reinhard
- Blake JennerChas Allen
- Jared AbrahamsonEric Borsuk
- Ann DowdBetty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
- Gary BasarabaWarren Lipka Senior
- Udo KierMr. Van Der Hoek
- Wayne DuvallBill Welton
- Whitney GoinMrs. Allen
- Lara GriceMrs. Lipka