

Day of the Animals
1977, English. Directed by William Girdler.
A shocking vision of things to come...
The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- William GirdlerDirector
- Christopher GeorgeSteve Buckner
- Leslie NielsenPaul Jenson
- Lynda Day GeorgeTerry Marsh
- Richard JaeckelProf. Taylor MacGregor
- Michael AnsaraDaniel Santee
- Ruth RomanMrs. Shirley Goodwyn
- Jon CedarFrank Young
- Paul ManteeRoy Moore
- Walter BarnesRanger Tucker
- Andrew StevensBob Denning
- Susan BacklinieMandy Young
- Kathleen BrackenBeth Hughes
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William W. Norton, Edward L. Montoro, Eleanor E. Norton
- Budget
- $1.2M
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Day of the Animals: quick answers
Is Day of the Animals worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Day of the Animals?
Day of the Animals runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Day of the Animals have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Day of the Animals. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Day of the Animals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Day of the Animals is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Day of the Animals on?
Day of the Animals is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Day of the Animals?
If you liked Day of the Animals, try Die Alone, Extinction, The Bay.
Who directed Day of the Animals?
Day of the Animals (1977) was directed by William Girdler and stars Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George.