Animal(2005)
His Legacy Must End... For His Son's Life To Begin.
Animal Synopsis
His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets a revolutionary who changes his life. Now a reformed man, James is released only to find that his own son has assumed a life of crime and violence. Can a father haunted by his past redeem his family from the very streets he created, or will he be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Animal (2005) is a action and drama film directed by David J. Burke, released on May 1, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Jim Brown and Chazz Palminteri. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- David J. Burke
- Writers:
- David C. Johnson
- Producers:
- Kip Konwiser
- Cinematographer:
- PJ López
- Composer:
- Chris Thomas King
- Status:
- Released
Animal (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Animal before you stream it.
Animal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ving Rhames
as Animal
Terrence Howard
as Darius Allen
Jim Brown
as Berwell
Chazz Palminteri
as Kassada
Beverly Todd
as Latreese
Taraji P. Henson
as Ramona
Junior Álvarez
as Kevin Belzer
- Rafa Alvarez
Rafa Alvarez
as Paul Wilson
- Black Child
Black Child
as Spyda
Carlos Esteban Fonseca
as Big Dre
César Farrait
as Roach
Faizon Love
as Double T
Key crew
Directed by David J. Burke, written by David C. Johnson, produced by Kip Konwiser.
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Animal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 50 ratings.
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Animal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Animal online?
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Animal (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Animal?
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The main cast of Animal (2005) includes Ving Rhames, Terrence Howard, Jim Brown, Chazz Palminteri and Beverly Todd. The film was directed by David J. Burke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Animal released?
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Animal was released on May 1, 2005 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Animal worth watching?
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Animal (2005) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Animal?
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Yes. The official Animal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.