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Animal

2005, English. Directed by David J. Burke.

His Legacy Must End... For His Son's Life To Begin.

His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?

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Runtime
1h 33m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Animal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.

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Released
1 May 2005
Country
United States of America
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What comes after Animal?

Next in the series: Animal 2 (2007).

Is Animal worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Animal?

Animal runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Does Animal have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Animal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Animal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Animal is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Animal on?

Animal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Animal?

If you liked Animal, try The Wrath of Cain, Felon, Animal 2.

Who directed Animal?

Animal (2005) was directed by David J. Burke and stars Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Jim Brown.

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