Animals
Power can't protect you.
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.
Directed by Ben Affleck · Crime · Thriller · 106 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Ben Affleck
Writer
Connor O. McIntyre, Billy Ray, Ben Affleck{{cite web, url=https://directories.wga.org/project/1250788/animals/, title=Animals, work=Writers Guild of America West, date=October 14, 2025, access-date=December 12, 2025
Studio
Artists Equity / Makeready
Release
2026-10-09
Runtime
106 min
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
A Los Angeles mayoral candidate's son is kidnapped, prompting his wife to scramble for a ransom payment. With limited funds from her husband's campaign, she must dig deep into their finances and confront aspects of their life they've kept hidden. The couple's desperation forces them to take drastic measures.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Ben Affleck was directing and co-writing the screenplay for the film?
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Did You Know that Jennifer Garner was in talks to join the cast of Animals before February 2025?
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Did You Know that Matt Damon left the cast due to another project, and Ben Affleck took on the lead role instead?
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Did You Know that Principal photography began on March 7, 2025, in Los Angeles?
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Critical Assessment
Animals is newly added and doesn't yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
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Ratings as of September 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Animals good? What are critics saying?+
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How long is Animals?+
Animals has a runtime of 106 min.
Who directed Animals?+
Animals was directed by Ben Affleck.
Where can I watch Animals?+
Animals is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Animals" seems overwhelmingly negative, with some expressing frustration at the film's predictable nature and agenda-driven production values. The trailer comments also reveal a mixed response, with some viewers enjoying the film while others are skeptical of its direction. Additionally, Ben Affleck being involved in the project has piqued interest among some, particularly those familiar with his previous work.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Just 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.
Dean · 3/10
From the trailer's comments
The fact that Gillian Anderson is permanently playing a British person now even when she doesn't have to is hilarious to me.😂
@DavidBenson2 · 628 likesAnytime Ben affleck does a movie with law enforcement or gangs or stuff like that it’s always awesome. Excited to watch this one 🫡🎥
@DavidBaggaShorts · 1441 likesThe town will always be one the greatest movies Ben ever directed
@Prayash77 · 614 likesWait a minute Bruce Wayne, Scully, Olivia Pope and Glenn ?! I think I might give this a watch
@abdielbenisrael8906 · 757 likesI've 2 reasons to watch this movie. 1. Ben Affleck 2. Directed by Ben Affleck
@imcinephileasher · 560 likesAffleck can do the same movie every year and I'll still see it. Update: This movie is the exact movie as Denzel Washington's Apple TV movie "Highest 2 Lowest".
@Quiblets · 243 likesKerry Washington and Gillian Anderson! I'm in!!!
@surewhatever · 128 likesBen Affleck is the master of gritty crime dramas genre, I think we are about to witness a masterpiece...
@EmirAktel · 330 likes
