<P> Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco . It is based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name by David Michôd , who is executive producer for the series , alongside Liz Watts who also produced the movie . The series follows a 17 - year - old boy , who , after the death of his mother , moves in with his estranged relatives , the Codys , a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf . Ellen Barkin portrays the leading role of Janine `` Smurf '' Cody , played by Jacki Weaver in the 2010 film . </P>
<P> Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco . It is based on the 2010 Australian film of the same name by David Michôd , who is executive producer for the series , alongside Liz Watts who also produced the movie . The series follows a 17 - year - old boy , who , after the death of his mother , moves in with his estranged relatives , the Codys , a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf . Ellen Barkin portrays the leading role of Janine `` Smurf '' Cody , played by Jacki Weaver in the 2010 film . </P>
what is the tv show animal kingdom about
what is the tv show animal kingdom about
a 17 - year - old boy , who , after the death of his mother , moves in with his estranged relatives , the Codys , a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf
a 17 - year - old boy , who , after the death of his mother , moves in with his estranged relatives , the Codys , a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf