Animal Kingdom
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.
Release Year
2010
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Animal Kingdom is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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