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The Big Animal (2000)

Where to Watch in United States

Free

Where to Watch in United States

Free

Plot

In the stillness of a simple life, a peculiar guest lumbers into the world of a middle-aged couple—a camel, marooned by a whimsical circus. The wife is at first bemused by the surreal and unanticipated visitor, but her husband, touched by its charm, promptly embraces it as a pet. As man and beast saunter through the village lanes, their unusual camaraderie sparks curiosity among the locals who propose myriad uses for the exotic creature, from joyrides to business ventures. Yet, the man staunchly refuses to exploit his gentle companion, inviting thinly veiled resentment in return. Gradually, the camel, once a source of fascination, morphs into a taxing presence for both the town and its guardian. The man finds himself increasingly alienated from the community and walking on a fragile terrain with his wife. As the tale unfolds, it reveals the impact of the extraordinary on the ordinary, and the turbulence it leaves in its wake.

Where to watch The Big Animal?

The Big Animal is a comedy movie featuring Jerzy Stuhr.

The Big Animal is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.