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Animals Movie Ending Explained: Who Is the Kidnapper?
Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller reveals the kidnapper's identity in a twist ending.
In brief
Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller reveals the kidnapper's identity in a twist ending. Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayor candidate, discovers his son was kidnapped by James Bureaux, a small business owner he sued over water pollution, who is later revealed to have been the kidnapper. Originally reported by Decider.
Animals Movie Plot
Ben Affleck directs and stars in a political thriller about a wealthy LA lawyer running an independent mayoral campaign.
Kidnapper Threat
Mark gets a call claiming to have kidnapped his son with a picture of him in a halloween costume.
Ransom Demand
The kidnapper demands $7 million in cash that night for his son's safety.
Mysterious Woman
Mark's campaign manager contacts a powerful woman who can get the ransom money for $1.8 million fee.
Gayle Burton
Gillian Anderson plays Gayle Burton, who records Mark and his wife agreeing to pay the ransom fee.
Prank Revealed
Denny returns home safe after Gayle records Mark and his wife agreeing to pay the ransom fee.
Hector Mistaken
Mark realizes the kidnapper accidentally took Hector, not Denny, after seeing pictures on his phone.
Latino Vote Strategy
Mark’s campaign manager Sam arranges for him to speak at a Latino event to win over the Latino vote.
Hector's Safety
Mark and his wife agree to pay Gayle $7 million for the ransom, but they must also pay $1.8 million fee.
Assassin Plan
Gayle proposes sending assassins to take out the kidnappers when Mark delivers the ransom.
Marriage Crisis
Mark discovers his wife is cheating with a UCLA professor after seeing her phone.
Kidnapper Identity
Mark pulls the mask off the kidnapper's dead body to reveal James Bureaux, a small business owner he sued.
James Bureaux
James Bureaux was a small business owner Mark sued over water pollution regulations.
Resolution
Mark gets to have sex with his wife and runs for president while lying about his actions.
The headline
Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayor candidate, discovers his son was kidnapped by James Bureaux, a small business owner he sued over water pollution, who is later revealed to have been the kidnapper.
