Animal Behavior (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 1989, Animal Behavior is a comedy and romance film directed by Kjehl Rasmussen, running about 85 minutes. “A very funny movie about getting serious.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Who’s in it. Animal Behavior stars Karen Allen as Alex Bristow, Armand Assante as Mark Mathias, Josh Mostel as Mel Gorsky and Holly Hunter as Coral Grable, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Animal Behavior has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Behavior page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Behavior tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Behavior (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Animal Behavior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Animal Behavior worth watching?
- Animal Behavior holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal Behavior?
- Animal Behavior stars Karen Allen, Armand Assante, Josh Mostel, Holly Hunter and Richard Libertini.
- When was Animal Behavior released?
- Animal Behavior was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.