Day of the Animals (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1977, Day of the Animals is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by William Girdler, running about 97 minutes. “A shocking vision of things to come...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.
Who’s in it. Day of the Animals stars Christopher George as Steve Buckner, Leslie Nielsen as Paul Jenson, Lynda Day George as Terry Marsh and Richard Jaeckel as Prof. Taylor MacGregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Day of the Animals has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day of the Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day of the Animals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day of the Animals (1977)?
- In US, Day of the Animals is available to stream on Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Day of the Animals worth watching?
- Day of the Animals holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Day of the Animals?
- Day of the Animals stars Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel and Michael Ansara.
- When was Day of the Animals released?
- Day of the Animals was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.