All the Little Animals (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1999, All the Little Animals is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jeremy Thomas, running about 112 minutes. “On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
Who’s in it. All the Little Animals stars John Hurt as Mr. Summers, Christian Bale as Bobby Platt, Daniel Benzali as Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter and James Faulkner as Mr. Stuart Whiteside, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, All the Little Animals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All the Little Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of All the Little Animals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All the Little Animals (1999)?
- In US, All the Little Animals is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All the Little Animals worth watching?
- All the Little Animals holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in All the Little Animals?
- All the Little Animals stars John Hurt, Christian Bale, Daniel Benzali, James Faulkner and John O'Toole.
- When was All the Little Animals released?
- All the Little Animals was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.
