American Animal (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, American Animal is a comedy and drama film directed by Matt D'Elia, running about 95 minutes. “Some of us evolve slower than others.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Jimmy (Matt D'Elia) finds out his best friend and roommate (Fletcher) is leaving, he sees this as a betrayal of their perfect way of life. Over the course of a night full of drinks, drugs and women, the two men engage in a classic battle of wills as James prepares to enter the real world and Jimmy falls deeper and deeper into his world of isolation and make-believe.
Who’s in it. American Animal stars Brendan Fletcher as James, Mircea Monroe as Blonde Angela, Angela Sarafyan as Not Blonde Angela and Matt D'Elia as Jimmy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, American Animal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Animal page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Animal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Animal (2011)?
- In US, American Animal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Animal worth watching?
- American Animal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Animal?
- American Animal stars Brendan Fletcher, Mircea Monroe, Angela Sarafyan and Matt D'Elia.
- When was American Animal released?
- American Animal was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.