Orion and the Dark

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Orion and the Dark

2024

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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The thing Orion fears the most is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a roller-coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of at night.

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Critics Consensus

An uncommonly ambitious animated film, Orion and the Dark benefits from a Charlie Kaufman screenplay that isn't afraid to tangle with existential ideas.

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Radheyan Simonpillai

CTV's Your Morning

Turns into the Being John Malkovich of kids movies. Not saying it works. But I was certainly having more fun watching this unfold while my kids turned to me multiple times being like, “what is this??!!”

Feb 9, 2024

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

Whether you have a kid in your life who could use some catharsis or an inner child in need of a lullaby, check out the chaotic yet comforting Orion and the Dark.

Feb 7, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

This is a smart movie that addresses real and universal childhood fears in an original way.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 6, 2024

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Orion and the Dark quickly earns its laudits for being one of 2024’s first great animated movies. It’s funny, gorgeous to look at, and it features some incredible heart.

Rated: 8/10

May 24, 2024

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

“Orion and the Dark” is surprisingly effective in conveying its message that sometimes we must learn to accept the unknown and get on with the business of living.

Mar 27, 2024

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Orion and the Dark is a fun children's fable built on a classic narrative that makes its message clear and appeals to audiences of all ages. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Mar 4, 2024

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Audience Member

I watched story of a story of a story

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Giovana L

Começou legal mas dos 45 minutos pro fim, desandou,ficou confuso sem necessidade.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Lisa J

A great film to explain fears and anxiety is completely normal. With a daughter that worries about so much, it was a relief that she wasn't alone. Skillfully crafted and she's still talking about it, which tells me it's a hit!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Kyle M

One of the more bizarre film treatments for a children’s book without any bother to the narrative, which being a faithful aspect alongside the provoked wonder towards the thematic depth till the lowbrow progression hinders as null void. Writer Charlie Kauffman has his signature traced in few explorable peaks that both age groups can enjoy in absorbing through the sweetened cute animation and fun performances, all providing enough manifestation of a worthwhile heart albeit the evident directorial indecision mainly geared for the youthful eyes and grown ears. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Audience Member

Good movie to watch if have no idea in mind. It was worth to see for a while. I love the whole thing eventhough some can give you anxiety but I love the whole of the situation story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Helene S

it feels toneless - a bit of a garbled mess, like someone put a pixar movie in a blender or as if the script is partially ai generated.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Synopsis

The thing Orion fears the most is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a roller-coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of at night.

Director: Sean Charmatz
Producer: Peter McCown
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman, Lloyd Taylor, Emma Yarlett
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation, Mikros Animation
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 2, 2024
Runtime: 1h 32m

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