Thriller Animals tops Netflix rankings
A new thriller titled Animals, directed by Ben Affleck, has reached the top position on Netflix's ranking in 79 countries as of October 9, 2026. The film, which stars Affleck alongside Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, and Gillian Anderson, received a five-star rating.Plot summary and character roles
In Animals, Affleck portrays Mark Kimball, a man involved in an electoral campaign that drains his finances and personal life. His son is kidnapped, and the kidnappers demand a ransom of 7 million dollars, an amount Mark no longer possesses.Supporting roles and production
Matt Damon supported Affleck behind the camera as a producer. According to one report, Animals was conceived by Affleck as a tribute to film noir, though some critics argue it may be seen as simple repetition of the genre's conventions.Reception and critical response
While the film achieved number one on the platform over the weekend, AlloCiné noted that it may frustrate fans of the genre who find the plot more timid than expected and less captivating than Affleck's previous successes, such as Gone Baby Gone, released nearly 20 years ago.
