The Animal(2001)
He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!
The Animal Synopsis
When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.
The Animal (2001) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Luke Greenfield, released on June 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley and Ed Asner. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 1,411 ratings.
- Director:
- Luke Greenfield
- Writers:
- Tom Brady, Rob Schneider, Tom Brady
- Producers:
- Barry Bernardi, Carr D'Angelo, Todd Garner
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Teddy Castellucci
- Production:
- Revolution Studios, Happy Madison Productions
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $84,772,742
- Status:
- Released
The Animal (2001) Trailer
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The Animal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rob Schneider
as Marvin Mange
Colleen Haskell
as Rianna
John C. McGinley
as Sgt. Sisk
Ed Asner
as Chief Wilson
Michael Caton
as Dr. Wilder
Louis Lombardi
as Fatty
Guy Torry
as Miles
- Bob Rubin
Bob Rubin
as Bob Harris
Pilar Schneider
as Mrs. De La Rosa
Scott Wilson
as Mayor
Raymond Ma
as Mr. Tam
Michael Papajohn
as Patrolman Brady
Key crew
Directed by Luke Greenfield, written by Tom Brady, Rob Schneider and Tom Brady, produced by Barry Bernardi, Carr D'Angelo and Todd Garner.
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The Animal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 1,411 ratings.
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The Animal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Animal online?
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The Animal (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Animal?
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The main cast of The Animal (2001) includes Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Ed Asner and Michael Caton. The film was directed by Luke Greenfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Animal released?
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The Animal was released on June 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Animal worth watching?
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The Animal (2001) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 1,411 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Animal?
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Yes. The official The Animal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.