Animal House
Animal House

Animal House

1978Movie109 minEnglish

At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users88%
Director: John LandisGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In 1962, the eccentric Omega Theta Pi fraternity at Faber College faces expulsion due to their notoriously unruly behavior. As the college administration, led by the stern Dean Wormer, targets them for demolition, the brothers, including the lovable slackers Bluto, Otter, and D-Day, embark on a chaotic and hilarious mission to save their fraternity and prove that sometimes, the most dedicated students are the most rebellious.

Critical Reception

Animal House was a groundbreaking success, becoming one of the highest-grossing comedies of its time and a cultural phenomenon. Critics lauded its outrageous humor and anarchic spirit, though some found its style and subject matter excessive. It is widely regarded as a classic of the college comedy genre and a significant influence on subsequent R-rated comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unbridled, anarchic humor and memorable characters.
  • Criticized by some for its gross-out gags and occasional lack of subtlety.
  • Considered a landmark film that defined the modern R-rated comedy.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise Animal House for its consistent laughs, iconic performances, and rebellious spirit, making it a beloved comedy classic. Some viewers find the humor dated or overly crude, but the vast majority appreciate its enduring entertainment value and influence.

Fun Fact

John Belushi's iconic portrayal of Bluto was largely improvised, with many of his most famous lines and actions being spontaneous creations on set.

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tmdbupdown

I am reviewing the previous review rather than the film itself. When the author says "Filipe Manuel Neto is a retard" I give that a big thumbs up. I know retard is a loaded word, it's more than likely he's a failed artist, who is jealous ...
Murderer86

Murderer86

Filipe Manuel Neto is a retard who says that this timeless classic is ''Dated and not very appealing to the current public''. It's actually a brilliant film and the only people it wouldn't appeal to is left wing Guardian newspaper reading l...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Dated and not very appealing to the current public.** There are comedies that are well-made, elegant, interesting, and there are comedies that are of no interest and will only have some kind of additional appeal to those who saw them w...