The Animal Kingdom
Le Règne animal
“All creatures crave freedom.”
Synopsis
In a world hit by a wave of mutations transforming humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he and their son Émile embark on a quest that will change their lives forever.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-08
Top Cast
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Romain Duris
François
Paul Kircher
Émile
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Julia
Tom Mercier
Fix
Billie Blain
Nina
Xavier Aubert
Jacques
Saadia Bentaïeb
Naïma
Gabriel Caballero
Victor
Iliana Khelifa
Maëlle
Paul Muguruza
Jordan
Nathalie Richard
Professor Valérie Beaudoin
Tom Rivoire
Lieutenant Gendarmerie
Nicolas Avinée
Neighbor Driver
Louise Lehry
Principal
Jean Boronat
PE teacher
François-Xavier Raffier
Constable Bonnel
Célia Lalande
Watchtower Policeman
Maxime Sebile
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hainan Island International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$6.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Cailley
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier
- Original Score
- Andrea Laszlo De Simone
- Original Title
- Le Règne animal
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $15.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Nord-Ouest Films, France 2 Cinéma, Artémis Productions, Shelter Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Cailley
Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier
Andrea Laszlo De Simone
David Cailley
Lilian Corbeille
Pierre Guyard
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Cailley
Writer
Thomas Cailley
Director
Pierre Guyard
Producer
Pauline Munier
Writer
David Cailley
Director of Photography
Patrick Cauderlier
Stunt Coordinator
Andrea Laszlo De Simone
Original Music Composer
Lilian Corbeille
Editor
Julia Lemaire
Production Design
Ariane Daurat
Costume Design
Cyrille Bonjean
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bruno Sommier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jean-Louis Autret
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animal Kingdom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Animal Kingdom about?
In a world hit by a wave of mutations transforming humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he and their son Émile embark on a quest that will change their lives forever.
Who directed The Animal Kingdom?
The Animal Kingdom was directed by Thomas Cailley.
Who stars in The Animal Kingdom?
The principal cast of The Animal Kingdom includes Romain Duris, Paul Kircher, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Tom Mercier, Billie Blain.
When was The Animal Kingdom released and how long is it?
The Animal Kingdom was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Animal Kingdom?
The Animal Kingdom had a reported production budget of $15.2M and grossed $9.1M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Animal Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animal Kingdom was composed by Andrea Laszlo De Simone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Animal Kingdom?
The Animal Kingdom holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.