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The Animal

PG-1320011h 23mLuke Greenfield
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 30% · Metacritic 43

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"He wasn't much of a man... Now he's not much of an animal!"

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.

ComedyScience Fiction
DreamsEmployeeCar CrashScientistPolice OfficerOrgan DonationAftercreditsstingerVirility

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What is The Animal (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in The Animal?

The Animal stars Rob Schneider (Marvin Mange), Colleen Haskell (Rianna), John C. McGinley (Sgt. Sisk), Ed Asner (Chief Wilson), Michael Caton (Dr. Wilder). The film was directed by Luke Greenfield.

How long is The Animal?

The Animal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Animal worth watching?

The Animal holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 30. Fans of Comedy, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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