Flow

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Flow

PG

Released Nov 22, 2024

1h 24m

Adventure

Animation

Kids & Family

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A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to its innovative animation and mature themes, going with this Flow proves irresistible.

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Audience Says

A beautifully rendered life-affirming journey for all living beings, Flow speaks louder than words.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

An animated adventure with a gentle touch and a simple message, "Flow" is a bit like the story of Noah's Ark, minus Noah.

Rated: A-

Dec 13, 2024

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Ty Burr

Washington Post

It is dreamy, epic, perilous and very beautiful.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 6, 2024

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Jake Coyle

Associated Press

Reflections run through “Flow”, but none more so than the image of ourselves gazing back at it.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 6, 2024

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

An animated film without emotion that barely manages to stay afloat and cries out for its good-natured message to be received upon reaching the surface. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Jan 26, 2025

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Luis Martínez

El Mundo (Spain)

The lightness of what floats is surprising; the depth of the abysses is impressive; the thrill of the emotions is moving. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jan 25, 2025

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Blai Morell

Fotogramas

...Gints Zilbalodis displays a virtuoso staging in a display of light, color and movement...[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jan 24, 2025

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Marya

Gorgeous, moving, stunning mining, mesmerizing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Janet F

The whole time I was watching this clever movie, I was trying to figure out the symbolism. I had to laugh when I read the story was about a cat learning to tolerate the ocean.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Michelle

Deeply moving story of the connection between a cat and a variety of animals caught in the same flood. Is animated but not a flashy childrens cartoon. Children seemed to miss the subtleties and humor and were at times bored and at other times scared.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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melissa a

Beautiful, moving..see it on a large screen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Jane

Great graphics , engaging story of survival and friendship among animals

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Manuel

Beautiful animation and story without words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Gints Zilbalodis

Director

Gints Zilbalodis

Screenwriter

Matiss Kaza

Screenwriter

Matiss Kaza

Producer

Gregory Zalcman

Producer

Ron Dyens

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Synopsis

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

Director: Gints Zilbalodis
Producer: Matiss Kaza, Gregory Zalcman, Ron Dyens
Screenwriter: Gints Zilbalodis, Matiss Kaza
Distributor: Sideshow / Janus Films
Production Co: Sacrebleu Productions, Dream Well Studio, Trickster Studio, Take Five
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Peril)
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.6M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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