Flow Movie Review was written by Nathaniel S. Published on Read Reel Reviews, this post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog.
Know Before Watching Flow
Length: 1 hr. 30 mins.
Categories: Max, Animated, Drama
Date Released: October 30th, 2024
Rating: PG
Suggested Age Range: 7 and up
Warnings: Abandoned animals (some maliciously by other animals), mild peril to animals
Short Flow Movie Summary
Flow follows a lone cat [named Cat] whose home is swept away by a flood. This sends Cat on an unexpected adventure where he will run into threats, peril, and craziest of all…friendship. This is such a unique movie as there are only animals and none of them speak throughout the entire film. This leads to a feeling of a silent film, but the emotions and plot are still prevalent.
Flow Movie Review
Flow offers such a different movie watching experience compared to a lot of what we see being made today. In a world of three second camera shots and constant movement, Flow isn’t afraid to slow down and let the scenery and situations breathe. This allows the viewer full opportunity to see just who beautiful this movie truly is. Especially shown in the opening scenes, the care and love shown into the background and nature sceneries can be felt coming through the scenes.
Then you have the actual characters. Cat is our main character and they have such an immediately gripping story. Cat has been flushed out of their home by a flood and now is simply on a mission to survive. This leads Cat to find other animals who are also struggling for various other issues. Perhaps the most human-like character is the Lemur. Lemur regularly gets frustrated with the other animals and has little, comical tantrums in the same way a human would. Cat’s interactions with Lemur are some of my favorite moments of the film.
Overall, Flow is a beautiful movie that tells an emotional story of overcoming difficulties and building friendships. This movie’s pace and style may not be for everyone, but for those who appreciate the art and story are bound to fall in love with Cat and the other animals in Flow.
A Note for Parents
Although this movie is beautifully written and illustrated, it still may not be for all kids. Firstly, the pacing can feel much slower than other kid’s movies. This, along with the fact that there is no spoken dialogue, may be a bit too much for some kids to overcome.
There are a few moments throughout the movie that also may be hard to watch for some kids. First, is the simple fact that Cat loses their home and spends much of the movie in some peril. Seeing such an adorable, little cat in this way may be difficult to watch. The other main note is about the secretarybird. This bird is specifically shunned from its flock and his wing is broken by them before they fly off. Other than these items, this movie is generally very appropriate.