Synopsis
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.
Key facts
Cast
Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce, Luke Ford, Jacki Weaver, Sullivan Stapleton, James Frecheville, Dan Wyllie
Original language
English
First release
June 3, 2010 (Australia)
Production companies
Screen Australia, VicScreen, Screen NSW, Showtime movie channels
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Film, AACTA Award for Best Editing, AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score, AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Setting
Melbourne, Australia
Filming locations
Australia
Crew
Screenplay
David Michôd
Producer
Liz Watts
Cinematography
Adam Arkapaw
Editing
Luke Doolan
Music
Antony Partos
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Soundtracks
| CD | Animal Kingdom (Music From The Motion Picture) - Antony Partos (2010) | 1 release, 2010: Milan |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | June 3, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Canada | August 13, 2010 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 13, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Lebanon | August 19, 2010 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | September 16, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 29, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 26, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 10, 2010 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 24, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | February 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | April 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 19, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | June 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Greece | June 30, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | July 6, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Norway | July 27, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | October 27, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | August 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 3, 2013 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Argentina | February 23, 2011 |
| Home video | Brazil | March 16, 2011 |
| Home video | Germany | March 25, 2011 |
| Home video | Sweden | July 27, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | David Michôd |
| Cast | Ben Mendelsohn (Andrew 'Pope' Cody), Joel Edgerton (Barry 'Baz' Brown), Guy Pearce (Nathan Leckie), Luke Ford (Darren Cody), Jacki Weaver (Janine 'Smurf' Cody), Sullivan Stapleton (Craig Cody), James Frecheville (Joshua 'J' Cody), Dan Wyllie (Ezra White), Anthony Hayes (Detective Justin Norris), Laura Wheelwright (Nicky Henry), Mirrah Foulkes (Catherine Brown), Justin Rosniak (Detective Randall Roache), Susan Prior (Alicia Henry), Clayton Jacobson (Gus Emery), Anna Lise Phillips (Barrister Justine Hopper), Josh Helman (Const. Peter Simmons), Tim Phillipps (Const. Daniel Hordern), Kieran Darcy-Smith (John Harrop), Jack Heanly (Andy Emery), Andy McPhee (Richard Collis), Christina Azucena (Dacinta Collis), Jacqueline Brennan (Sarah Leckie), Ben Ouwehand (Scott Leckie), Bert LaBonté (PSG Santo), James Saunders (PSG Gary), Dom Phelan (PSG Tom), Anthony Ahern (Armed Robbery Detective), Michael Valamios (Hood #1), Chris Weir (Hood #2), Brenda Palmer (Smurf's Neighbour), David Michôd (Reporter) |
| Screenplay | David Michôd |
| Producer | Liz Watts |
| Executive producer | Bec Smith, Vincent Sheehan |
| Cinematography | Adam Arkapaw |
| Editing | Luke Doolan |
| Music | Antony Partos |
| Production design | Josephine Ford |
| Sound | Sam Petty |
| Costumes | Cappi Ireland |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
