& Thomas Cailley

The Animal Kingdom

6.7

An adventure between a father and his son, in a world where some humans have started mutating into other animal species.

Director: , Thomas Cailley
Main Cast: Romain Duris, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Kircher
Soundtrack: , Andrea Laszlo De Simone
Cinematography: , David Cailley
Screenplay: , Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier

Original title in France is Le règne animal.

Cinema Premiere: March 15, 2024

What do English critics think?

1 english reviews of The Animal Kingdom (2023)

1. Screen Rant

6 / 10

The final moment between Émile and François is the most powerful of the movie and the strongest appeal to the audience's emotions.
- Mary Kassel
Screen Rant »

8 foreign reviews of The Animal Kingdom (2023)

1. Bio.nu

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: If one would rather continue to turn a blind eye to the uncomfortable and continue living in one's cognitive dissonance, it is still possible to appreciate the sci-fi thriller as a well-described coming of age and father-son relationship. "The Animal Kingdom" is a piece of innovative film magic that must be seen in the cinema.
- Peo Sandholm
Swedish: bio.nu »
2. Sydsvenskan

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: Wonderful film about when mom mutates into a bear
- Malin Krutmeijer
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
3. Dagens Nyheter

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: The French mutant drama "The Animal Kingdom" is damn good-looking
- Fredrik Sahlin
Swedish: dn.se »
4. Kulturbloggen

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Thought-provoking, sets in motion feelings and reflections. A film that cannot really be placed in a category. It is a psychological thriller, a form of fantasy and at the same time a highly realistic depiction of human reactions to what is different. A unique, different story that is difficult to find any similar to compare with, and it is impossible to remain unaffected by it.
- Rosemari Södergren
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
5. Nöjesguiden

6.7 / 10

Translated from swedish: Although much is impressive, the "The Animal Kingdom" never feels entirely unique. The concept is exciting, but the execution of the narrative is conventional, which gives an overall predictable feeling - and apart from François and Émile, the remaining characters are one-dimensional, as they fill out clichéd roles without any depth.
- Rikard Gunnarsson
Swedish: ng.se »
6. Aftonbladet

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Towards the end, it feels as if director Thomas Cailley is preaching a bit too much on themes such as ecology and humanity's relationship with nature.
- Jan-Olov Andersson
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
7. Göteborgs-Posten

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: Despite the lack of special effects, the dystopia works beyond expectation, and both veteran Romain Duris and newcomer Paul Kircher deliver brilliant performances.
- Mats Johnson
Swedish: gp.se »
8. SVT

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: The premise is spectacular but this is primarily an incredibly well-acted father-son story. Romain Duris as the dad vibrates with worry, anger, and love for his son. And the 16-year-old Emile is puppy-like scared but also a moody, irritating, well-acted teenager played by Paul Kircher.
- Sofia Olsson
Swedish: svt.se »