The Animal
- Comedy
- Science Fiction
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.
The Animal is a 2001 comedy-sci-fi film starring Rob Schneider as Marvin Mange, a down-on-his-luck guy who gains animal powers after a scientist reconstructs his body following a fatal car accident. The movie blends absurdist humor with body-horror comedy as Marvin struggles to control his newfound primal instincts while pursuing romance and facing off against a suspicious sergeant.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Rob SchneiderMarvin Mange
Colleen HaskellRianna
John C. McGinleySgt. Sisk
Ed AsnerChief Wilson
Michael CatonDr. Wilder
Louis LombardiFatty
Guy TorryMiles- Bob RubinBob Harris
Pilar SchneiderMrs. De La Rosa
Scott WilsonMayor
Raymond MaMr. Tam
Michael PapajohnPatrolman Brady
Ron RoggéPatrolman Jaworski
Holly MaplesElkerton Police Officer
Henriette MantelElkerton Police Officer
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When was The Animal released?
The Animal was released on June 1, 2001.
What is The Animal about?
The film follows Marvin Mange, a loser who is reconstructed as part-human, part-animal by a deranged scientist after a car accident. He must control his wild animal instincts while trying to impress a woman and avoid suspicion from a police sergeant.
Where can I watch The Animal?
The Animal is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers, though availability varies by region and may change over time.
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