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

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

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John Powers

NPR

The fluidity of life runs through Flow, a marvelous animated movie from Latvia.

Mar 1, 2025

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Kat Sachs

Chicago Reader

I found the simplicity of its story, about a group of animals in the wake of a great flood (and with no humans around, eliciting a discomfiting, postapocalyptic vibe), to be profoundly moving.

Feb 21, 2025

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Sam Adams

Slate

To viewers who’ve grown accustomed to the animation industry’s push toward photorealism, Flow may look unfinished, even cheap. But there’s beauty in its simplicity, as well as an invitation.

Feb 14, 2025

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Buffy de Latour

SciFiNow

As mystifying as it is magnificent, Flow is a feast for the eyes and ears, food for thought, and a wonderful cinematic experience.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 1, 2025

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Every aspect of the film exudes a sense of calm, from its breath-taking visuals to its carefully chosen cast of animals...It’s a feel-good film—therapeutic in its execution—offering a rare blend of serenity and emotional depth.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 28, 2025

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

...Flow is not just a simple animated comedy, even though it has several humorous moments, rather, it is about solidarity, friendship and the need to act as a group to achieve a common good. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/4

Feb 28, 2025

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Mark Its a cool movie about a cat going on a journey, what more do you want. The movies take away message is up to the viewer for sure but they had a neat way of expressing what they wanted to the audience. Would definitely recommend being high for it, or not its a cool well animated movie either way Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review J G A parable for modern life Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review Erik H "Flow" is a beautiful, wordless animation with wonderful art design backed by a stirring orchestral soundtrack. Young or sensitive cat lovers may find some early segments intense. For most of the film's running time, the obstacles don't really vary, leading to a question of whether the plot is progressing. The third act, while not overwhelming, is one of the bleakest I've seen in any recent film.Between this and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," I'm sick of movies—especially children's movies—delivering faux-depressing endings and "redeeming" themselves after the credits. But that's my only complaint. 90% Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/25 Full Review Gary G Over hyped and in what world do bizarre shaped mountain like towers exist with a city by them not to mention mutant dinosaur-ish whales exist. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Joey Truly a special experience Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Maria H An amazing, story driven experience with not a word spokenno gimmicks needed as the animation does it all. The loving attention to the details about the animals behavior and how they express emotion, curiousity, intelligence etc are perfectly captured, the backgrounds are lush and immersive and you better bring tissues. Amazing! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gints Zilbalodis Director Gints Zilbalodis Screenwriter Matiss Kaza Screenwriter Matiss Kaza Producer Gregory Zalcman Producer Ron Dyens Co-Producer

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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): $4.3M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital