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Flow

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Flow worth watching?

Yes. Flow (2024) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

97% Editorial Rating
98% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.9 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 25m
Age rating
PG (US) · U (UK) · U (India) · SU (Indonesia) · G (Australia)
Cast
Streaming
The Criterion Channel
Country
Latvia
Language
No Dialogue

Also known as Straume Flow, un mundo que salvar Flow, le chat qui n'avait plus peur de l'eau 플로우 猫猫的奇幻漂流 喵的奇幻漂流 Flow: Bir Kedinin Yolculuğu Flow - Un mondo da salvare

🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Animated Feature, Academy Awards 2025

Where to watch

  • The Criterion Channel

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Flow by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan Prime Video
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Netflix
United Kingdom MUBI
United States The Criterion Channel

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (98%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Flow worth watching?

    Yes — Flow earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded animation pick. Read our full review (4.4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Told without a single line of dialogue, this animated fable follows a stranded cat through a flooded world, trusting lush imagery and lifelike animal behavior to carry surprisingly weighty themes of cooperation and survival.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Flow about?

    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...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Flow

    Flow (2024) Review: A Cat Adrift in a Drowned World

    Flow is Gints Zilbalodis's wordless Latvian animated fable about a cat surviving a great flood, and its Oscar-winning images carry more feeling than most scripts.

    Yes. It is one of the most beautiful animated films of the decade, ideal for families and adults alike, provided you are happy with a story told entirely without words.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Flow: frequently asked questions

    Is Flow worth watching?

    Yes. Flow (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Flow?

    In the United States, Flow streams on The Criterion Channel with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; Prime Video in Japan; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Flow?

    Flow runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

    What is Flow rated?

    Flow is rated PG in the United States, U in the UK, U in India, SU in Indonesia and G in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Does Flow have a post-credits scene?

    Yes. TMDB records an extra scene after the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

    What is the Metascore for Flow?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Flow is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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