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Animals

«Power can't protect you.»

Year
2026
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Crime Thriller
Production
Director
Ben Affleck
Starring
Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Luis Gerardo Méndez

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About the film

When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife race to gather the ransom money. As time runs out, their desperate attempts to save their child lead them into a dangerous web of secrets, risky decisions, and life-changing consequences.

Editorial review

Netflix released the political thriller Animals, where Ben Affleck plays an LA mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped. Some critics call it a catastrophe, others praise the tension and the acting. The truth, as always, is somewhere in between.

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Questions and answers

When was “Animals” released?

Premiere: 9 October 2026.

How long is “Animals”?

Runtime: 1 h 46 min.

Where can I watch “Animals”?

Available online on: Netflix.

Who stars in “Animals”?

Starring: Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson and others.

What age rating does “Animals” have?

Age rating: R.

Who directed “Animals”?

Director: Ben Affleck.

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