Animal Kingdom
A teenage orphan drawn into his murderous family's empire must choose between loyalty and survival when a determined cop offers him a chance at redemption.
“A crime story”
Synopsis
After his mother dies of an overdose, Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family. The family, led by J’s scheming grandmother, is deeply involved in criminal activities, and J is quickly drawn into their lifestyle. However, an opportunity for a different future arises when a police officer offers him support and guidance.
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A crew of 217+ credited
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Edited by Luke DoolanShot by Adam ArkapawScored by Antony PartosDesigned by Josephine FordSound by Robert MackenzieCostumes by Cappi IrelandStunts by Zev EleftheriouVFX by Takahiro Suzuki
Box Office
2010 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.2× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$1.0M
Opening week (7-day): $97K
Peak 7 theaters
Also known as
- Königreich des Verbrechensde
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Cast & Crew
217 unique people credited
Top billed cast
James Frecheville
as Joshua 'J' Cody
Ben Mendelsohn
as Andrew 'Pope' Cody
Guy Pearce
as Detective Senior Sgt Nathan Leckie
Joel Edgerton
as Barry 'Baz' Brown
Bryce Lindemann
as Paramedic #1
Paul Smits
as Paramedic #2
Luke Ford
as Darren Cody
Jacki Weaver
as Janine 'Smurf' Cody
Sullivan Stapleton
as Craig Cody
Dan Wyllie
as Ezra White
Mirrah Foulkes
as Catherine Brown
Anthony Hayes
as Detective Justin Norris
Supporting cast
39Anthony Ahern
as Armed Robbery Detective
Laura Wheelwright
as Nicky Henry
Justin Rosniak
as Detective Randall Roache
Susan Prior
as Alicia Henry
Clayton Jacobson
as Gus Emery
Sarah Nguyen
as Waitress
Anna Lise Phillips
as Barrister Justine Hopper
Lucia Cai
as Cashier
Josh Helman
as Const. Peter Simmons
Tim Phillipps
as Const. Daniel Hordern
Ann Michod
as Shopper
Kieran Darcy Smith
as John Harrop
Jack Heanly
as Andy Emery
Andy Mcphee
as Richard Collis
Christina Azucena
as Dacinta Collis
Jacqueline Brennan
as Sarah Leckie
Michael Cody
as Police Radio
Ben Ouwehand
as Scott Leckie
Bert Labonte
as PSG Santo
James Saunders
as PSG Gary
Dom Phelan
as PSG Tom
Michael Valamios
as Hood #1
Chris Weir
as Hood #2
Brenda Palmer
as Smurf's Neighbour
Jacquie Brennan
as Sandra Leckie
David Michod
as Reporter
Tom Noble
as Court Warden
Daniel Roche
as SOG
Adam Arkapaw
as Cameraman
Brendan Bacon
as Pasty Guy
Andrew Day
as Service Station Police Officer
Luke Doolan
as Drug Squad Officer
Cameron Ewart
as Extra
Jay Finocchiaro
as Customer
Stephen Hannah
as Detective
George Iskander
as Shopper
Rick James
as Undercover Cop
Paul Rochford
as SOG #2
Mat Stevenson
as PSG Doors
Directors
1Writers
1Producers
8Other crew
168Basia Ozerski
additional assistant editor
Justin Shave
additional programming & producing
Jono Ma
additional programming & producing / musician: treated guitars & synths
Simon Rosenberg
adr recordist
Andy Wright Nm1649593
adr recordist (as Andrew Wright)
Chelo Vivares
Alicia Henry
John Fox
armorer
Laura Bishop
arranger: organ music
Vanessa Younger
art department coordinator
Janie Parker
Art Director
Sara Moroney
assistant accountant
Adrian Goodwin
assistant grip
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