We the Animals
“Us three, us brothers, us kings.”
Synopsis
Manny, Joel and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of escape, Jonah, the youngest, embraces an imagined world all his own.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 17, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremiah Zagar
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kitrosser, Jeremiah Zagar
- Original Title
- We the Animals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Public Record, 1091 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremiah Zagar
Daniel Kitrosser, Jeremiah Zagar
Zak Mulligan
Brian A. Kates, Keiko Deguchi, Jeremiah Zagar
Andrew Goldman, Christina D. King, Jeremy Yaches, Paul S. Mezey, Michael Raisler
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Batson
Costume Design
Zak Mulligan
Director of Photography
Dorian West
Visual Effects Supervisor
Valentine Freeman
Costume Design
Jeremiah Zagar
Director
Daniel Kitrosser
Writer
Jeremiah Zagar
Writer
Andrew Goldman
Producer
Brian A. Kates
Editor
Christina D. King
Producer
Keiko Deguchi
Editor
Jeremy Yaches
Producer
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Katie Hickman
Production Design
Chris Barnes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We the Animals
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What is We the Animals about?
Manny, Joel and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of escape, Jonah, the youngest, embraces an imagined world all his own.
Who directed We the Animals?
We the Animals was directed by Jeremiah Zagar.
Who stars in We the Animals?
The principal cast of We the Animals includes Evan Rosado, Raúl Castillo, Sheila Vand, Josiah Santiago, Isaiah Kristian.
When was We the Animals released and how long is it?
We the Animals was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We the Animals?
We the Animals holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).