

American Animals
2018, English. Directed by Bart Layton.
Nobody wants to be ordinary.
Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,264 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch American Animals
American Animals is streaming on Zee5 in India.
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Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Bart LaytonDirector
- Evan PetersWarren Lipka
- Barry KeoghanSpencer Reinhard
- Blake JennerChas Allen
- Jared AbrahamsonEric Borsuk
- Ann DowdBetty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
- Gary BasarabaWarren Lipka Senior
- Udo KierMr. Van Der Hoek
- Wayne DuvallBill Welton
- Whitney GoinMrs. Allen
- Lara GriceMrs. Lipka
- Robert C. TreveilerMr. Reinhard
- Jane McNeillMrs. Reinhard
Details
- Released
- 1 June 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Bart Layton
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $2.8M
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What American Animals is based on
American Animals is based on a true story.
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American Animals: quick answers
Is American Animals worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,264 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is American Animals?
American Animals runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does American Animals have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for American Animals. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
American Animals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Animals is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is American Animals on?
American Animals is streaming on Zee5 in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Animals?
If you liked American Animals, try The Devil on Trial, How to Rob a Bank, Voyeur.
Who directed American Animals?
American Animals (2018) was directed by Bart Layton and stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner.
What is American Animals based on?
American Animals is based on a true story.