SummarySmall, wimpy Marvin (Schneider) doesn't have what it takes to fulfill his lifelong dream to be a cop. But his luck changes when he's critically injured in a car accident, and a deranged scientist secretly uses animal organs to rebuild him. (Revolution Studios)
Directed By:Luke Greenfield
Written By:Tom Brady, Rob Schneider
The Animal
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Mixed or Average
43
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
43
23% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
59% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
18% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
80
Transcendently dumb but very funny comedy.
63
Schneider, with his cherub curls and scrawny physique, adopts a pussycat persona that engenders goodwill.
User score
Mixed or Average
4.0
12% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
44% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
44% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
Jun 17, 2022
4
Even though Rob Schnider does great jobs for Adam Sandler Movies, he doesn't do it in his own movies.
Nov 7, 2012
2
It doesn't have the feel of a feature film. It's boring, unfunny, stretched out cheese.
50
Judging by the audience reaction -- there is apparently something funny about the idea of a man trying to hump a goat in heat.
40
The worst thing about The Animal -- is how frequently it becomes boring.
40
Let's face it, some people find butt and bathroom comedy funny. And some don't.
25
Through it all, Rob Schneider comes off as a jackass in The Animal.
10
Reeks like something produced from a squatting position.
May 17, 2025
1
Life is too short to waste your finite time watching any of this schlock and please don’t encourage this mindless bottom barrel film burning movie on having any success. I guess he is thewhite Tyler Perry that caters to the lowest society class while pumping dollars from their clueless wallets
Production Company:
- Revolution Studios
- Happy Madison Productions
Release Date:Jun 1, 2001
Duration:1 h 24 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:The producing team of 'Big Daddy' has delivered another winner!
Awards
Taurus World Stunt Awards
• 4 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Nomination
