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2010 · 113 min · R

Animal Kingdom

Directed by David Michôd · Crime, Drama

Animal Kingdom (2010) is a Crime film, directed by David Michôd set in Melbourne during the 2010s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty, betrayal, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Antony Partos
Cinematography
Adam Arkapaw
Cast
Ben MendelsohnJoel EdgertonGuy PearceLuke FordJacki WeaverSullivan StapletonJames FrechevilleDan Wyllie

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Melbourne
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayalPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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