Animals
“Some friendships are wild at heart”
Synopsis
Longtime friends and party lovers Laura and Tyler navigate life and love in Dublin, Ireland but find themselves drifting apart when Laura becomes engaged.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-30
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Holliday Grainger
Laura
Alia Shawkat
Tyler
Fra Fee
Jim
Dermot Murphy
Marty
Amy Molloy
Jean
Pat Shortt
Bill
Olwen Fouéré
Maureen
Kwaku Fortune
Julian
Elva Trill
Kirsten
Anthony Morris
Chicken Sandwich
Jamael Westman
Leo
Muiris Crowley
The Avant Gardener
Tara Egan Langley
Wedding Dress Shop Assistant
Ryan Lincoln
Bar Man
Charlie Maher
Jake
Zeff Lawless
Bursary Benefactor at Awards Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival Pop-Up
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Hyde
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Jane Unsworth
- Original Score
- Jed Palmer, Zoë Barry
- Original Title
- Animals
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Sarah Brocklehurst Productions, Closer Productions, Vico Films, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Kreo Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Hyde
Emma Jane Unsworth, Angeli Macfarlane, Matthew Cormack
Jed Palmer, Zoë Barry
Bryan Mason
Bryan Mason
Rebecca Summerton, Cormac Fox, Sarah Brocklehurst
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Hyde
Director
Rebecca Summerton
Producer
Bryan Mason
Editor
Renate Henschke
Costume Design
Cormac Fox
Producer
Emma Jane Unsworth
Screenplay
Sarah Brocklehurst
Producer
Jed Palmer
Original Music Composer
Bryan Mason
Director of Photography
Louise Mathews
Production Design
Zoë Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animals
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What is Animals about?
Longtime friends and party lovers Laura and Tyler navigate life and love in Dublin, Ireland but find themselves drifting apart when Laura becomes engaged.
Who directed Animals?
Animals was directed by Sophie Hyde.
Who stars in Animals?
The principal cast of Animals includes Holliday Grainger, Alia Shawkat, Fra Fee, Dermot Murphy, Amy Molloy.
When was Animals released and how long is it?
Animals was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animals was composed by Jed Palmer, Zoë Barry.
Is Animals based on a book or true story?
Animals is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emma Jane Unsworth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animals?
Animals holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).