Political Animals (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Political Animals is a drama series. “Power runs in the family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the hungry DC journalist who is bent on destroying her career.
Who’s in it. Political Animals stars Sigourney Weaver as Elaine Barrish, Carla Gugino as Susan Berg, Ciarán Hinds as Bud Hammond and Brittany Ishibashi as Anne Ogami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Political Animals has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Political Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Political Animals tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Political Animals (2012)?
- In US, Political Animals is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Political Animals worth watching?
- Political Animals holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Political Animals?
- Political Animals stars Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, Brittany Ishibashi and James Wolk.
- When was Political Animals released?
- Political Animals was released in 2012.