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The Big Animal

7.120001h 13mMovieComedyDrama

When the circus leaves town, Zygmunt and Marysia unwittingly adopt a camel into their home. The couple quickly forms a close bond with the nameless camel, but as the bond grows stronger, their neighbors slowly begin to ostracize them.

DirectorJerzy Stuhr
WriterKrzysztof Kieślowski
ProducerSławomir Rogowski

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jerzy Stuhr

JSJerzy Stuhr
Jerzy Stuhr
Zygmunt Sawicki
ADAnna Dymna
Anna Dymna
Maria Sawicka
DBDominika Bednarczyk
Dominika Bednarczyk
Bank Clerk
BWBłażej Wójcik
Błażej Wójcik
Bank Clerk
AFAndrzej Franczyk
Andrzej Franczyk
Bank Manager
FSFeliks Szajnert
Feliks Szajnert
Drunkard
ZK
Zbigniew Kaleta
Photographer
AKAndrzej Kozak
Andrzej Kozak

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The Big Animal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Animal?

The Big Animal is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Animal on Netflix?

No, The Big Animal is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Big Animal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Animal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Big Animal for free?

The Big Animal is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.