Stream Animals on Netflix this month. Netflix lists the October 9 global premiere in the official trailer description and keeps the film there for October viewing.
Collider reports Animals is directed by and stars Ben Affleck as Los Angeles mayoral candidate Mark Kimball. Kerry Washington plays his wife, with Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz and Luis Gerardo Méndez in support. Netflix lists it under title ID 81757047.
Table of Contents
- What is the story?
- What do you need to stream it?
- Can you watch it in theaters?
- Is it a fit for your household tonight?
What is the story?
Netflix describes a kidnapping that forces a ransom scramble. The candidate and his wife race to raise money after their son is taken.
Their choices threaten to tear their world apart. The setup drives a crime thriller about pressure, money, and family risk.
What do you need to stream it?
JustWatch found no free streaming option in its October 9 listings check. Streaming access requires a paid Netflix plan, including Standard with Ads in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Radio Times advises new viewers to subscribe or use an existing profile rather than seek a rental. UK signup starts from £7.99 monthly.
- Use your existing Netflix app and profile.
- Start a paid plan if you do not have one.
- Skip rental, purchase, or free-stream searches.
Can you watch it in theaters?
BroadwayWorld reports Netflix also put Animals in select theaters on October 9. That gives viewers a same-day choice between theater and streaming.
The theater run covers select locations only. Check local listings before planning a theater trip.
Is it a fit for your household tonight?
MovieWeb lists Animals as a 106-minute R-rated crime thriller in its October 11 coverage. That rating and runtime matter for families filtering by age and length. MovieWeb also reports the film hit No.
1 on US and global Netflix movie charts within two days. The fast rise points to strong subscriber demand. Check the R rating and 106-minute runtime before starting it with teens.