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Animal Kingdom 2010 Directed by David Michôd

A crime story

Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.

Country Australia
Production Country Australia
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $5,000,000
Revenue $1,000,000
Release Date 3 June 2010
113 mins
Cast
Ben Mendelsohn Andrew 'Pope' Cody
Joel Edgerton Barry 'Baz' Brown
Guy Pearce Nathan Leckie
Luke Ford Darren Cody
Jacki Weaver Janine 'Smurf' Cody
James Frecheville Joshua 'J' Cody
Dan Wyllie Ezra White
Anthony Hayes Detective Justin Norris
Laura Wheelwright Nicky Henry
Mirrah Foulkes Catherine Brown
Justin Rosniak Detective Randall Roache
Susan Prior Alicia Henry
Anna Lise Phillips Barrister Justine Hopper
Josh Helman Const. Peter Simmons
Tim Phillipps Const. Daniel Hordern
Kieran Darcy-Smith John Harrop
Jack Heanly Andy Emery
Andy McPhee Richard Collis
Christina Azucena Dacinta Collis
Jacqueline Brennan Sarah Leckie
Ben Ouwehand Scott Leckie
Bert LaBonté PSG Santo
James Saunders PSG Gary
Dom Phelan PSG Tom
Anthony Ahern Armed Robbery Detective
Chris Weir Hood #2
Brenda Palmer Smurf's Neighbour
David Michôd Reporter