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Animals

Play trailer 1:00 Poster for Animals R Oct 2026 1h 46m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they're forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.
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Despite all the makings of an enticing story, including a compelling Kerry Washington, Animals’ weak writing prevents it from reaching its full potential.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Oct 15, 2026
2/4
Animals is indeed a curious beast, a familiar thriller that poorly cribs from the classic Kurosawa film “High and Low” and feels stuck in its larval stage. Go to Full Review
John Nugent Empire Magazine Oct 15, 2026
3/5
A mixed bag. It’s far from Affleck’s best work, but there are glimmers of his muscularity and sharpness, as both filmmaker and actor. Go to Full Review
Ryan Lattanzio IndieWire Oct 10, 2026
C-
For every piece of drone footage sweeping across LA, every shot that carves out about two feet of space between actors with no sizzle, I kept wishing for more Gillian Anderson, more Gillian Anderson, please. Go to Full Review
Terry Staunton Radio Times Nov 6, 2026
4/5
The story risks becoming too frantic in its final third, but not until we’re already hooked by what’s gone before and prepared to forgive a minor misstep or two; a small price to pay for such richly rewarding and suspenseful filmmaking. Go to Full Review
Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene Nov 3, 2026
C
The Kimballs come off as wealthy, self-obsessed assholes. Whether this was Affleck and Crew’s intention I don’t know. But “Animals” gives us few characters to root for. Go to Full Review
Maxance Vincent Cosmic Circus Oct 31, 2026
1.5/5
How the mighty have fallen... Go to Full Review
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Oz S @Ozsoffy 9 hrs ago A very mediocre thriller that promises suspense, twists and high stakes but delivers very little of any of them. The plot is uninteresting, the twist is underwhelming, and the ending is downright disappointing. Ben Affleck gives a good performance, and Gillian Anderson is an interesting presence, but neither can save a story that feels artificial and emotionally disconnected. Most of the movie seems to take place in the same living room, with endless dialogue between characters I simply couldn't care less about. The whole thing has that generic Netflix-thriller feeling: predictable drama, unrealistic decisions and situations that are difficult to take seriously. Even the central crisis feels ridiculous at times. There was potential here, but the result is a painfully boring experience. A thriller that desperately needs a pulse. See more
Alfredo S @alsuarez 23 hrs ago He visto vídeos en YouTube hechos con IA mejores que esta película. Ben, tú eres el que escribió Good Will Hunting con Matt Damon, no hagas esto. See more
Rosie A @Rosieaubs 1 day ago If you enjoy prolific swearing and a couple shouting loudly at one another, abysmal acting with long stretches of tedium and gabble, then this film may suit. See more
Karen A @WisconsinGranny 1 day ago It could have been a good movie, but the plot was so disjointed and frankly, the acting by Kerry (can't shed a tear) Washington was a horror show. The actors who played the Hispanic couple were much better and showed real emotion. I think this film was one of the worst by Ben Affleck and it is too bad as he is a great actor. See more
Kelle M @RT95593568 1 day ago Awful. Bad writing, acting, dialogue, pacing, and plot. The only thing mildly interesting about the movie is the house in which it is filmed. Other than that, pure garbage. See more
Keith J @Johnstoke 2 days ago Worthless See more
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Synopsis When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they're forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.
Director
Ben Affleck
Producer
Brad Weston, Collin Creighton, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Dani Bernfeld, Luciana Damon
Screenwriter
Connor O. McIntyre, Billy Ray, Ben Affleck
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Artists Equity, Fifth Season
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 9, 2026
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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