Animals reaches Netflix UAE on 9 October, but its hook is not the kidnapping alone: the family’s money has already been swallowed by a mayoral campaign, so the ransom turns into a brutally practical problem. That gives Ben Affleck’s crime thriller a sharper pressure point than another film about people discovering that crime is inconvenient.
Where to Watch Animals in the UAE
Animals is listed on Netflix UAE for 9 October 2026. It is a subscription watch, not a per-film rental listing. Netflix’s UAE plans are billed monthly: Basic is AED 35, Standard AED 49 and Premium AED 71. The tiers offer up to 720p, 1080p and 4K Ultra HD with HDR respectively; that is plan capability, not a title-specific picture-quality guarantee. For more streaming picks, browse our Netflix guides.
Animals Trailer
Ben Affleck’s film turns a family emergency into a scramble for cash. Here is the trailer:
What Is It About?
When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have only a few hours to find the ransom. Most of their money has gone into his political campaign, forcing them to get their hands dirty and expose parts of their lives they meant to keep hidden. The crime-thriller setup makes the campaign spend more than background colour: it is the reason this family cannot simply write a cheque and go home.
Seasons and Episodes
Animals is a standalone feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. No episode guide required; the ticking clock is already built into the premise.
Who Is in the Cast?
Ben Affleck plays Mark Kimball, with Kerry Washington as Abigail: the two leads carry a story built around a shared family crisis and very little time to solve it. Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz and Luis Gerardo Méndez round out the top-billed ensemble, giving the compact premise a substantial supporting cast.
Good to Know
When does Animals arrive on Netflix UAE?
Netflix’s UAE title page lists 9 October 2026 as the film’s release date.
How long is Animals?
It is a 106-minute standalone feature film.
What is the UAE age rating for Animals?
The editor-supplied UAE rating is 18+.
Verdict
For another Netflix watch with a less frantic countdown, see our guide to The Witness in the UAE. Animals is the pick for viewers who want a family thriller where the campaign account has already spent the easy money.
