Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Flora & Ulysses is a family adventure comedy with a playful tone, broad physical humor, and a very accessible superhero style of imagination. The main sensitive elements come from a few moments of danger involving the squirrel, an animal control officer who is framed as threatening, and the background theme of Flora's parents living apart, which may affect children who are sensitive to family conflict. The overall intensity stays mild to moderate, and the story leans much more toward comedy than fear, with only brief chases, slapstick mishaps, and a few emotional moments tied to stress and uncertainty. There is no sexual content and almost no strong language, making it broadly suitable for family viewing. For younger children around ages 5 or 6, watching together can help if they need reassurance during the chase scenes or want to talk about Flora's worries over her family.
Synopsis
When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, a squirrel gets sucked into a runaway vacuum cleaner in a yard. The scene is handled in a comic and fantastical way, but it may still unsettle young children who worry about animals being hurt before the squirrel is rescued. An animal control officer repeatedly pursues the squirrel and is presented as a determined threat. His scenes add mild but noticeable tension, because he wants to capture the animal and several moments rely on urgency, hiding, and the fear of being found. The story also follows a child dealing with her parents' separation, including worry, frustration, and sadness beneath her sarcastic humor. These moments remain family friendly, but they may land more strongly for children who have personal experience with family conflict or a recent separation.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Lena Khan
- Main cast
- Matilda Lawler, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Danny Pudi, Darien Martin, Anna Deavere Smith, Bobby Moynihan, John Kassir, Nancy Robertson
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Netter Productions
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Flora & Ulysses is a family adventure comedy with a playful tone, broad physical humor, and a very accessible superhero style of imagination. The main sensitive elements come from a few moments of danger involving the squirrel, an animal control officer who is framed as threatening, and the background theme of Flora's parents living apart, which may affect children who are sensitive to family conflict. The overall intensity stays mild to moderate, and the story leans much more toward comedy than fear, with only brief chases, slapstick mishaps, and a few emotional moments tied to stress and uncertainty. There is no sexual content and almost no strong language, making it broadly suitable for family viewing. For younger children around ages 5 or 6, watching together can help if they need reassurance during the chase scenes or want to talk about Flora's worries over her family.
Synopsis
When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, a squirrel gets sucked into a runaway vacuum cleaner in a yard. The scene is handled in a comic and fantastical way, but it may still unsettle young children who worry about animals being hurt before the squirrel is rescued. An animal control officer repeatedly pursues the squirrel and is presented as a determined threat. His scenes add mild but noticeable tension, because he wants to capture the animal and several moments rely on urgency, hiding, and the fear of being found. The story also follows a child dealing with her parents' separation, including worry, frustration, and sadness beneath her sarcastic humor. These moments remain family friendly, but they may land more strongly for children who have personal experience with family conflict or a recent separation.