Animals(2026)
Power can't protect you.
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.
Directed by Ben Affleck
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Cast
Ben Affleck
Mark Kimball
Kerry Washington
Abigail Kimball
Gillian Anderson
Dayle Burton
Steven Yeun
Sam Allison
Adriana Paz
Cecilia Trujillo
Luis Gerardo Méndez
Ramon
Christopher Woodley
Denny Kimball
Jacob Estrada
Hector
Ray Fisher
Ron Sperling
Taylor Cooper
Hannah
Chris Gann
Rand
Matt Gerald
Kidnapper / James Bureaux
Craig Baxley Jr.
Kidnapper
Zack Duhame
Kidnapper
Brett Sheerin
Kidnapper
Levi Gilbert
Spotter
Kamy D. Bruder
Spotter
Christie Rios
Group Organizer
Animals — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Animals?+
Animals is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Animals come out?+
Animals was released in 2026.
How long is Animals?+
Animals runs for 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Animals?+
Animals was directed by Ben Affleck.
Who stars in Animals?+
Animals stars Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun and Adriana Paz.
Is Animals worth watching?+
Animals holds a 7.5/10 rating from 242 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of thriller and drama.
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