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American Animals (2018)

โ€œNobody wants to be ordinary.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,249 votes 1h 57m r DramaCrimeDocumentary

#165 of 328 films from 2018 #2507 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Bart Layton ยท Written by Bart Layton

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Overview

Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.

Cast

Evan Petersas Warren Lipka
Barry Keoghanas Spencer Reinhard
Blake Jenneras Chas Allen
Jared Abrahamsonas Eric Borsuk
Warren Lipkaas The Real Warren Lipka
Spencer Reinhardas The Real Spencer Reinhard
Chas Allenas The Real Chas Allen
Eric Borsukas The Real Eric Borsuk
Ann Dowdas Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
Gary Basarabaas Warren Lipka Senior
Lara Griceas Mrs. Lipka
Robert C. Treveileras Mr. Reinhard
Jane McNeillas Mrs. Reinhard
Whitney Goinas Mrs. Allen

Facts

Release dateJune 1, 2018
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Documentary
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$2,847,319 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt6212478

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Questions

How long is American Animals?
American Animals runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is American Animals worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,249 votes, which places it #165 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 50%) and #2507 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed American Animals?
American Animals was directed by Bart Layton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Imposter (2012), Crime 101 (2026).
Who stars in American Animals?
Evan Peters as Warren Lipka; Barry Keoghan as Spencer Reinhard; Blake Jenner as Chas Allen; Jared Abrahamson as Eric Borsuk; Warren Lipka as The Real Warren Lipka; Spencer Reinhard as The Real Spencer Reinhard.
What is American Animals rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for American Animals?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/121294.

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