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The Big Animal

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2000 | 73 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
Tailor-made for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who loves a strong drama. Easy company after a long day. A good follow-up to The Kid or Code 3.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 13 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

When the circus leaves town, Zygmunt and Marysia unwittingly adopt a camel into their home. The couple quickly forms a close bond with the nameless camel, but as the bond grows stronger, their neighbors slowly begin to ostracize them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerzy Stuhr

  • Jerzy StuhrZygmunt Sawicki
  • Anna DymnaMaria Sawicka
  • Dominika BednarczykBank Clerk
  • Błażej WójcikBank Clerk
  • Andrzej FranczykBank Manager
  • Feliks SzajnertDrunkard
  • Zbigniew KaletaPhotographer
  • Andrzej Kozak