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The Animal (2001)

โ€œHe wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!โ€

5.2/10 ยท 1,419 votes 1h 23m pg-13 ComedyScience-fiction

#144 of 148 films from 2001 #2785 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Luke Greenfield ยท Written by Tom Brady, Rob Schneider

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Overview

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.

Cast

Rob Schneideras Marvin Mange
Colleen Haskellas Rianna
John C. McGinleyas Sgt. Sisk
Ed Asneras Chief Wilson
Michael Catonas Dr. Wilder
Louis Lombardias Fatty
Guy Torryas Miles
Bob Rubinas Bob Harris
Pilar Schneideras Mrs. De La Rosa
Scott Wilsonas Mayor
Raymond Maas Mr. Tam
Michael Papajohnas Patrolman Brady
Ron Roggรฉas Patrolman Jaworski
Holly Maplesas Elkerton Police Officer

Facts

Release dateJune 1, 2001
Runtime83 min (1h 23m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$84,772,742 (3.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0255798

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Questions

How long is The Animal?
The Animal runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Animal worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 1,419 votes, which places it #144 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 3%) and #2785 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Animal?
The Animal was directed by Luke Greenfield. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Girl Next Door (2004), Let's Be Cops (2014), Something Borrowed (2011).
Who stars in The Animal?
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.
What is The Animal rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Animal?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9652.

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