The Animal Kingdom (2023)
Kernel Score: 78% · 903 ratings
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2023-10-04
Runtime: 127 minutes
Where to watch The Animal Kingdom
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In a world hit by a wave of mutations transforming humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he and their son Émile embark on a quest that will change their lives forever.
The Animal Kingdom parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Animal Kingdom is a French sci-fi drama about humans mutating into animals, involving a father's desperate search to save his family.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes violence against transformed humans-turned-animals and scenes of people being hunted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Thomas Cailley
Cast
- Romain Duris as François
- Paul Kircher as Émile
- Adèle Exarchopoulos as Julia
- Tom Mercier as Fix
- Billie Blain as Nina
- Xavier Aubert as Jacques
- Saadia Bentaïeb as Naïma
- Gabriel Caballero as Victor
- Iliana Khelifa as Maëlle
- Paul Muguruza as Jordan
The Animal Kingdom FAQ
Is The Animal Kingdom good?
The Animal Kingdom has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 903 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Animal Kingdom?
In the US you can stream The Animal Kingdom on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Animal Kingdom OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Animal Kingdom is a French sci-fi drama about humans mutating into animals, involving a father's desperate search to save his family.
What movies are like The Animal Kingdom?
If you liked The Animal Kingdom, try The Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, War for the Planet of the Apes and The Vanishing.