Animal Kingdom


ANIMAL KINGDOM (2010)


Writer & Director: David Michôd
Producer: Liz Watts
Production Co: Porchlight Films

Casting Director: Kirsty McGregor

Casting Assistant: Stevie Ray

Cast includes: Jacki Weaver, Ben Mendelsohn, Guy Pearce, James Frecheville, Joel Edgerton, Sullivan Stapleton, Luke Ford, Mirrah Foulkes, Justin Rosniak, Susan Prior, Josh Helman, Kieran Darcy-Smith, Anthony Hayes, Dan Wyllie & Anne Lise Phillips

In this gritty Australian crime drama, young Joshua "J" Cody is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. This branch of the Cody clan, overseen by J's scheming grandmother, Janine, is heavily involved in various criminal activities, and they quickly indoctrinate the boy into their way of life. However, J is given an opportunity to take a different route when a cop named Leckie seeks to help him leave the family fold.

IMDb

2011 Academy Awards (Oscars) - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Jacki Weaver

2010 AACTA Awards - Best Lead Actor - Ben Mendelsohn

2010 AACTA Awards - Best Lead Actress - Jacki Weaver

2010 AACTA Awards - Best Supporting Actor - Joel Edgerton