Animal House (1978)

Kernel Score: 75% · 1,637 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Comedy

Released: 1978-07-28

Runtime: 109 minutes

Where to watch Animal House

  • Stream: YouTube TV
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.

Animal House parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated fraternity comedy features heavy drinking, partying, and crude humor.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes sexual content and innuendo typical of the genre.
  • Language: Moderate — Crude language typical of an R-rated college comedy.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Extensive fraternity partying and drinking are central to the plot.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

John Landis

Cast

  • John Belushi as John 'Bluto' Blutarski
  • Karen Allen as Katy
  • Tom Hulce as Larry 'Pinto' Kroger
  • Stephen Furst as Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman
  • Mark Metcalf as Doug Neidermeyer
  • Mary Louise Weller as Mandy Pepperidge
  • Martha Smith as Barbara Sue 'Babs' Jansen
  • John Vernon as Dean Vernon Wormer
  • James Daughton as Greg Marmalard
  • Kevin Bacon as Chip Diller

Animal House FAQ

Is Animal House good?

Animal House has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,637 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Animal House?

In the US you can stream Animal House on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Animal House OK for kids?

Animal House is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated fraternity comedy features heavy drinking, partying, and crude humor.

What movies are like Animal House?

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