Animal House(1978)
“It was the Deltas against the rules... the rules lost!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Landis
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$141M
Cast
John Belushi
as John 'Bluto' Blutarski
Karen Allen
as Katy
Tom Hulce
as Larry 'Pinto' Kroger
Stephen Furst
as Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman
Mark Metcalf
as Doug Neidermeyer
Mary Louise Weller
as Mandy Pepperidge
Martha Smith
as Barbara Sue 'Babs' Jansen
John Vernon
as Dean Vernon Wormer
James Daughton
as Greg Marmalard
Kevin Bacon
as Chip Diller
Tim Matheson
as Eric 'Otter' Stratton
Verna Bloom
as Marion Wormer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$141M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Oregon Film Factory • Stage III Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Animal House?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Animal House (1978).
What is Animal House about?▼
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.
Who directed Animal House?▼
Animal House was directed by John Landis and released in 1978. It is a comedy film.
How long is Animal House?▼
Animal House has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Animal House?▼
The cast of Animal House includes John Belushi as John 'Bluto' Blutarski, Karen Allen as Katy, Tom Hulce as Larry 'Pinto' Kroger, Stephen Furst as Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman, Mark Metcalf as Doug Neidermeyer and more.
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