Extinct (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, Extinct is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by David Silverman, running about 85 minutes. “The end is just their beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Op and Ed, two adorable donut-shaped animals - flummels - accidentally time-travel from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. There they discover traffic, trans fats, and worst of all, that flummels are now extinct. It's up to this bumbling pair to save themselves and their species...and, just maybe, change the course of history.
Who’s in it. Extinct stars Zazie Beetz as Dottie (voice), Alex Borstein as Mali (voice), Catherine O'Hara as Alma (voice) and Adam Devine as Ed (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Extinct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extinct page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extinct tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extinct (2021)?
- In US, Extinct is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Extinct worth watching?
- Extinct holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extinct?
- Extinct stars Zazie Beetz, Alex Borstein, Catherine O'Hara, Adam Devine and Ken Jeong.
- When was Extinct released?
- Extinct was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.