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
Studio
Artists Equity / Makeready
Release
2026-10-09
Runtime
106 min
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Mark Kimball
Ben Affleck
Abigail
Kerry Washington
Steven Yeun
Gillian Anderson
Adriana Paz
Luis Gerardo Méndez
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Animals come out?+
Animals is scheduled for release on 2026-10-09.
How long is Animals?+
Animals has a runtime of 106 min.
Who directed Animals?+
Animals was directed by Ben Affleck.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Animals" is largely positive, with some viewers enjoying Gillian Anderson's return as a British character. Many are interested in watching the film due to its director, Ben Affleck, and the presence of Bruce Wayne, Olivia Pope, and Glenn Quagmire. Overall reactions are enthusiastic, with viewers appreciating the trailer's captivating approach to spoiling the movie's plot.
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 · 284 likesI've 2 reasons to watch this movie. 1. Ben Affleck 2. Directed by Ben Affleck
@imcinephileasher · 225 likesWait a minute Bruce Wayne, Scully, Olivia Pope and Glenn ?! I think I might give this a watch
@abdielbenisrael8906 · 241 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 · 501 likes"My white hat is bigger than your white hat." - Olivia Pope
@RobynSouthAfrica2 · 85 likesWow a trailer that is captivating and doesn’t spoil the entire movie like usually Netflix does. Kudos!
@cerioo · 37 likesAffleck can do the same movie every year and I'll still see it.
@Quiblets · 97 likesThe town will always be one the greatest movies Ben ever directed
@Prayash77 · 54 likes
