All the Little Animals
“On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.”
Synopsis
An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-25
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Mr. Summers
Christian Bale
Bobby Platt
Daniel Benzali
Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter
James Faulkner
Mr. Stuart Whiteside
John O'Toole
Lorry Driver
Amanda Boyle
Des
Amy Robbins
Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother
John Higgins
Dean
Kaye Griffiths
Lepidopterist
Sevilla Delofski
Janet, De Winter's Secretary
Helen Kluger
Ice Cream Vendor
Shane Barks
Young Bobby
Sjoerd Broeks
Mark
Elizabeth Earl
Child in Van
Michael Lewis
Vicar
Ruth Wright
Sandra
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Eski Thomas
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- All the Little Animals
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $23K
- Production Studios
- British Screen, J&M Entertainment, Isle of Man Film, BBC Film, Entertainment Film Distributors, Recorded Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Thomas
Eski Thomas, Walker Hamilton
Richard Hartley
Mike Molloy
John Victor-Smith
Chris Auty, Steve Christian, Denis O'Dell, Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Thomas
Director
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Denis O'Dell
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Andrew Sanders
Production Design
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
Eski Thomas
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About All the Little Animals
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What is All the Little Animals about?
An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
Who directed All the Little Animals?
All the Little Animals was directed by Jeremy Thomas.
Who stars in All the Little Animals?
The principal cast of All the Little Animals includes John Hurt, Christian Bale, Daniel Benzali, James Faulkner, John O'Toole.
When was All the Little Animals released and how long is it?
All the Little Animals was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did All the Little Animals make at the box office?
All the Little Animals grossed $23K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for All the Little Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for All the Little Animals was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is All the Little Animals based on a book or true story?
All the Little Animals is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Walker Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for All the Little Animals?
All the Little Animals holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).