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Ben Affleck's 'Animals' vs 'Argo': Director's Film Rankings
Ben Affleck's new Netflix film 'Animals' faces tough comparisons to his Oscar-winning 'Argo' in directorial rankings.
In brief
Ben Affleck's new Netflix film 'Animals' faces tough comparisons to his Oscar-winning 'Argo' in directorial rankings. Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller 'Animals' is ranked below his Oscar-winning 'Argo' in his directorial career. Originally reported by Decider.
Ben Affleck's Directorial Efforts
Ben Affleck has directed eight films including Netflix's Animals and Oscar-winning Argo.
Animals (2026) on Netflix
Animals is a Netflix original political thriller where Ben Affleck stars as a mayoral candidate.
Argo's Oscar Success
Argo won best picture and earned Ben Affleck a producer credit despite no director nomination.
“This is what I do. I get people out. And I’ve never left anyone behind.”
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting earned Ben Affleck and Matt Damon an Oscar for writing and acting.
The Town
The Town is Ben Affleck's high-energy action thriller with a strong cast including Jeremy Renner.
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone was Ben Affleck's directorial debut with critical praise and an Oscar nomination.
The Last Duel
The Last Duel features Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in a medieval #MeToo thriller with Jodie Comer.
Air (2023)
Air is Ben Affleck's 2023 dramedy that received mixed reviews and low box office.
Live By Night
Live By Night is Ben Affleck's 2023 gangster thriller that flopped commercially and critically.
Why Animals Stands Out
Animals is Ben Affleck's most-watched directorial effort due to Netflix's global reach.
At a glance
Ben Affleck's Netflix thriller 'Animals' is ranked below his Oscar-winning 'Argo' in his directorial career.
