Dean
3/10Just another predictable, agenda-driven Hollywood production. Every time I watch something made in Los Angeles, I know it will be crap. So glad to be far away from that environment.
Reviewed on October 10, 2026
Animals(2026)
Power can't protect you.
7.0(593)1h 46m2026-10-09
ThrillerDramaActionCrime
Animals Synopsis
When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day.
Animals (2026) is a thriller, drama, action and crime film directed by Ben Affleck, released on October 9, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson and Steven Yeun. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 593 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Affleck
- Writers:
- Billy Ray, Ben Affleck, Connor O. McIntyre
- Producers:
- Brad Weston, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Production:
- Artists Equity, Makeready, Fifth Season
- Status:
- Released
Animals (2026) Trailer
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Animals Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Affleck
as Mark Kimball
Kerry Washington
as Abigail Kimball
Gillian Anderson
as Dayle Burton
Steven Yeun
as Sam Allison
Adriana Paz
as Cecilia Trujillo
Luis Gerardo Méndez
as Ramon
Christopher Woodley
as Denny Kimball
Jacob Estrada
as Hector
Ray Fisher
as Ron Sperling
Taylor Cooper
as Hannah
Chris Gann
as Rand
Matt Gerald
as Kidnapper / James Bureaux
Key crew
Directed by Ben Affleck, written by Billy Ray, Ben Affleck and Connor O. McIntyre, produced by Brad Weston, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
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Animals Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 593 ratings.
Livio Andrea Acerbo
Animals is the rare case where critics and audiences are both right. The hook is superb: a mayoral candidate who has mortgaged his house for the campaign, a kidnapped son, a ransom he can no longer pay, and a few hours on the clock. It is a one-sentence pitch, and the first hour sells it well. The clock feels real and the first act is tight. Kerry Washington is the performance to watch. She gives the panic and the…
Reviewed on October 18, 2026
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Animals – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Animals online?
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Animals (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Animals?
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The main cast of Animals (2026) includes Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun and Adriana Paz. The film was directed by Ben Affleck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Animals released?
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Animals was released on October 9, 2026 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Animals worth watching?
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Animals (2026) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 593 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Animals?
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