Animal Kingdom
When 'J's' (James Frecheville) druggie mother overdoses, the teenager is left with little choice but to move in with his grandmother, 'Smurf' (Jacki Weaver), the cold-hearted matriarch of a notorious Melbourne crime family. As 'J' becomes more and more ingrained in the family's ruthless culture, tensions between the family and the police explode, placing 'J' at the centre of a dangerous investigation for which there is no happy outcome. Powerful crime drama co-stars Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton and Guy Pearce. Exceptional feature debut for writer/director David Michod.
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama, Australian Film, Film Festivals 2010, 2010
Country: Australia
Director: David Michod
Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Guy Pearce, Joel Edgerton, Sullivan Stapleton, Luke Ford, Jacki Weaver, James Frecheville
Duration: 108 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence, offensive language and drug use.
7.3/10
Location in store: Australian Film
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