Animal (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, Animal is a thriller and horror film directed by Brett Simmons, running about 86 minutes. “Fear Lives in the Dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When plans for a weekend vacation hit a dead end, a group of close-knit friends find themselves stranded in unfamiliar territory, pursued by a menacing predator. Holed up in an isolated cabin, tensions mount as long-buried secrets are revealed. As the body count rises, the group must put their differences aside and fight for survival.
Who’s in it. Animal stars Elizabeth Gillies as Mandy, Paul Iacono as Sean, Joey Lauren Adams as Vicky and Thorsten Kaye as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Animal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal (2014)?
- In US, Animal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 worth watching?
- Animal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal?
- Animal stars Elizabeth Gillies, Paul Iacono, Joey Lauren Adams, Thorsten Kaye and Amaury Nolasco.
- When was Animal released?
- Animal was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.