# The Animal Kingdom (2023)

> A grieving father and his changing son navigate a society that fears humans evolving into animals.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/860814

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
- Director: Thomas Cailley
- Cast: Romain Duris, Paul Kircher, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Tom Mercier, Billie Blain, Xavier Aubert, Saadia Bentaïeb, Gabriel Caballero
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16606592/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: uncanny, melancholic, tense, thoughtful movie night, rainy day viewing

## Synopsis

In a world where humanity is evolving into something primal, a father and son embark on a perilous journey of survival.

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