A gripping, surprising, frightening, fantastic film, based on a true story, about a young man caught up in a crime family he was born into. Set in present day Melbourne, Australia, 17 year old Joshua (James Frecheville) is thrust back into the family when his mother, estranged from the in-laws, overdoses. Before he gets in too deeply, there is a detective, Leckie (Guy Pearce) who thinks he can save him. But the law of the family is pitiless, self-serving, and raw, and Joshua becomes more and more ensnared in its embrace. "Animal Kingdom" is a low budget Aussie gem, with excellent performances, and a standout portrayal by Jacki Weaver of the family matriarch. Its run in the U.S. is limited, so put it on your rental wait list now.Rated R. 113 minutes. David Michod - Director / Writer (screenplay), Liz Watts - Producer, Adam Arkapaw - Cinematographer, Anthony Partos - Composer, Josephine Ford - Production Designer, Luke Doolan - Editor. Distributed in the U.S. by Sony Pictures Classics.
Principal actors: Guy Pearce, James Frecheville, Joel Edgerton, Jacki Weaver.
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