Dangerous Animals
“You're safer in the water.”
Synopsis
A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Hassie Harrison
Zephyr
Jai Courtney
Bruce Tucker
Josh Heuston
Moses Markley
Rob Carlton
Dave
Ella Newton
Heather
Liam Greinke
Greg
Ali Basoka
Little Girl Lexi
Mike Goldman
Cop
Carla Haynes
Lexi's Young Mum
Dylan Eastland
Store Cashier
Jon Quested
Senior Constable Green
James Munn
Surfer 1
Ryland Pearson-McManus
Surfer 2
Giorgia Stawaruk
Eva Groenen
Nathan Gordon
SLSC Life Guard
Luna Crawford
Dreadlock Girl
Patrick Moroney
Beachgoer (uncredited)
Teah Fraser
Emergency Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 6, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 7, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.6x
+$7.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Byrne
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Lepard
- Original Score
- Michael Yezerski
- Original Title
- Dangerous Animals
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.2M
- Production Studios
- LD Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Range Media Partners, Oddfellows Entertainment, Mister Smith Entertainment, Animal Holdings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Byrne
Nick Lepard
Michael Yezerski
Shelley Farthing-Dawe
Kasra Rassoulzadegan
Andrew Mason, Troy Lum, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Chris Ferguson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Mason
Producer
Troy Lum
Producer
Pete Shilaimon
Producer
Sean Byrne
Director
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Chris Ferguson
Producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Producer
Nick Lepard
Writer
Shelley Farthing-Dawe
Director of Photography
Marion Boyce
Costume Design
Kasra Rassoulzadegan
Editor
Pete Baxter
Production Design
Michael Yezerski
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mason
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Phillips
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dangerous Animals.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Dangerous Animals.
New in English
AMC
Hulu
New English Movies
Thriller Hindi Dubbed
Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Similar Titles to Dangerous Animals
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
7.6
6.7
6.2
8.0
6.8
10.0
8.1
6.9Anime
6.5
5.7
3.8
3.5
7.8
5.6
8.4
More Like Dangerous Animals
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Animals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Animals about?
A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
Who directed Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals was directed by Sean Byrne.
Who stars in Dangerous Animals?
The principal cast of Dangerous Animals includes Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Rob Carlton, Ella Newton.
When was Dangerous Animals released and how long is it?
Dangerous Animals was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $9.2M at the worldwide box office (4.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Animals was composed by Michael Yezerski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Animals?
Dangerous Animals holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).