Animal Factory (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Animal Factory is a drama and crime film directed by Steve Buscemi, running about 94 minutes. “On the inside the rules are brutal and the stakes are high.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suburbanite Ron is spoiled, young and not overly worried about the marijuana charges leveled against him. But, after being made out to be a drug dealer, he faces a five-year jail sentence in San Quentin State Prison. Physically frail and unaccustomed to his rough surroundings, Ron is primed to fall victim to sexual predators and bullying guards – that is, until he's befriended by Earl, a veteran inmate who finds meaning in protecting the vulnerable new kid.
Who’s in it. Animal Factory stars Willem Dafoe as Earl Copen, Edward Furlong as Ron Decker, Danny Trejo as Vito and Mark Boone Junior as Paul Adams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Animal Factory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Factory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Factory (2000)?
- In US, Animal Factory is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Animal Factory worth watching?
- Animal Factory holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal Factory?
- Animal Factory stars Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong, Danny Trejo, Mark Boone Junior and Seymour Cassel.
- When was Animal Factory released?
- Animal Factory was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.