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Is Animals (2026) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Animals? 106 min. Animals (2026) has a TMDB audience score of 7.0/10 from 593 votes, which reads as positive. It is a thriller and drama film rated R, 106 min. In the US it is on Netflix with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

When the son of an L.A.
Tagline: Power can't protect you.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.0/10 (593 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Action |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 106 min |
| Release | 2026-10-09 |
| Themes TMDB tags | kidnapping, los angeles, california, child kidnapping, political candidate, ransom demand, political thriller |
| People | Directed by Ben Affleck. Starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Netflix |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | No |
Watch it if
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Netflix)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- Nick of Time (1995), TMDB 6.2/10
- Alpha Dog (2006), TMDB 6.7/10
- Changeling (2008), TMDB 7.6/10
- Trapped (2002), TMDB 6.2/10
Questions
Is Animals worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 593 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Animals?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Netflix with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Animals?
106 min.
What is Animals rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in Animals?
Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Adriana Paz.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.