We the Animals 2018
“Us three, us brothers, us kings.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Jeremiah Zagar
- Networks
- Cinereach, Public Record, 1091 Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is We the Animals?
Topic: Film "We the Animals" (2018). Goal: 150-190 word factual overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 17, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Cinereach, Public Record, 1091 Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 157 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Cinereach, Public Record, 1091 Pictures
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Topic: Film "We the Animals" (2018).
Goal: 150-190 word factual overview.
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Title: We the Animals.
Year: 2018.
Genre: American coming-of-age drama.
Director: Jeremiah Zagar.
Writers: Jeremiah Zagar and Dan Kitrosser.
Based on: Novel of the same name by Justin Torres.
Director's Note: First narrative feature film for Zagar.
Cast: Evan Rosado, Raúl Castillo, Sheila Vand, Isaiah Kristian, Josiah Ga[...].
Plot: Manny, Joel, and Jonah navigate childhood and the volatile love of their parents. Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father. Ma dreams of escape. Jonah, the youngest, embraces an imagined world of his own.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 08/17/2018.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): We the Animals is a 2018 American coming-of-age
Should you watch it?
“Three brothers navigate a volatile childhood while the youngest retreats into a world of his own.”
- A poignant exploration of the sibling bond during formative years.
- Features a sensitive, character-driven narrative based on the novel by Justin Torres.
- Marks the narrative feature debut of director Jeremiah Zagar.
- The depiction of a cycle of poverty and domestic volatility may be emotionally difficult for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate intimate, character-focused dramas that capture the raw complexity of growing up in a turbulent household.
The film maintains a somber and reflective tone with a deliberate, atmospheric pace that is suitable for mature audiences.
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Information regarding current streaming availability can be found on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a critically recognized coming-of-age drama that offers a unique perspective on family dynamics and childhood development.
What is the duration of the film?
We the Animals has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Is this a series with essential episodes?
No, this is a standalone feature film rather than a television series.
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