American Animals (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, American Animals is a drama, crime and documentary film directed by Bart Layton, running about 117 minutes. “You don't know where the line is until you cross it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.
Who’s in it. American Animals stars Evan Peters as Warren Lipka, Barry Keoghan as Spencer Reinhard, Blake Jenner as Chas Allen and Jared Abrahamson as Eric Borsuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, American Animals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Animals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Animals (2018)?
- In US, American Animals is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Animals worth watching?
- American Animals holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Animals?
- American Animals stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson and Warren Lipka.
- When was American Animals released?
- American Animals was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.