Animal Kingdom (2016)
Kernel Score: 87% · 508 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2016-06-14
Seasons: 6 · 75 episodes
Where to watch Animal Kingdom
- Stream: Netflix, Prime Video
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads)
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody moves in with his freewheeling relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Headed by boot-tough matriarch Janine "Smurf" Cody and her right-hand Baz, who runs the business and calls the shots, the clan also consists of Pope, the oldest and most dangerous of the Cody boys; Craig, the tough and fearless middle son; and Deran, the troubled, suspicious "baby" of the family.
Animal Kingdom parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Animal Kingdom is a TV-MA crime drama about a teen living with a dangerous crime family after his mother's fatal overdose.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Centers on a dangerous crime family involved in outlaw activity, rated TV-MA.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The plot involves a mother's fatal heroin overdose, a serious drug-related theme.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Finn Cole as Joshua "J" Cody
- Shawn Hatosy as Andrew "Pope" Cody
- Ben Robson as Craig Cody
- Jake Weary as Deran Cody
- Leila George as Janine Cody
Animal Kingdom FAQ
Is Animal Kingdom good?
Animal Kingdom has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 508 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Animal Kingdom?
In the US you can stream Animal Kingdom on Netflix and Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Animal Kingdom OK for kids?
Animal Kingdom is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Animal Kingdom is a TV-MA crime drama about a teen living with a dangerous crime family after his mother's fatal overdose.
What shows are like Animal Kingdom?
If you liked Animal Kingdom, try Sons of Anarchy, The Penguin, Mayans M.C. and MobLand.