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Animals

Play trailer Poster for Animals 2019,  1h 49m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 66 Reviews Tomatometer 61% 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 66 Reviews 61% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
Longtime friends and party lovers Laura and Tyler navigate life and love in Dublin, Ireland but find themselves drifting apart when Laura becomes engaged.
Animals

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Critics Consensus

Elevated by the chemistry and bold performances of its leads, Animals takes a refreshingly frank and impressively ambitious look at female relationships.

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Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Sep 10, 2019
4/5
It's a tribute to [director] Sophie Hyde's work that these two gals, with tinkling white wine glasses and cackling laughter, become fully engaging women on screen. Go to Full Review
Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) Aug 4, 2019
4/5
Animals treats its subjects with patience and generosity. Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times Aug 2, 2019
3/5
[A] preposterous version of the Irish capital wherein folk who can't hold down barista jobs live in vast Georgian houses, or perform sean-nós in salons surrounded by objects d'art. Go to Full Review
Christos Tsiolkas The Saturday Paper Aug 19, 2026
Even when we are suspicious of the evasions and shortcomings of the screenplay, we are captivated by the actors. Go to Full Review
Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Nov 12, 2025
4/5
Adapted from Emma Jane Unsworth's novel of the same name, this dark comedy is a touching, funny and unflinching portrayal of female friendship. Go to Full Review
Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews Jul 14, 2024
3.5/5
With a standout performance from lead actress Holliday Grainger, the film succeeds best when it dissects female friendship while exploring individuality in relationships. Go to Full Review
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Sophie Hyde

Director

Holliday Grainger

Laura

Alia Shawkat

Tyler

Dermot Murphy

Marty

Amy Molloy

Jean

Pat Shortt

Bill

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Animals

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Movie Info

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.
Director
Sophie Hyde
Producer
Sarah Brocklehurst
Screenwriter
Emma Jane Unsworth
Production Co
Head Gear Films, Kreo Films FZ, Closer Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2020
Runtime
1h 49m
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