Flow
Straume
Flow
Straume
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Flow (2024) is a Latvian animated film with no dialogue, winner of the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, following a solitary cat forced to share a boat with other animals in a world completely submerged by floodwaters. The atmosphere is melancholic and contemplative, carried by an immersive score and exceptional visual artistry, with no human characters present on screen. Sensitive elements center primarily on survival tension in a hostile world and the implicit disappearance of humanity, which may prompt existential questions in younger children. Several sequences of intense danger, particularly involving predators or submerged environments, build prolonged tension without immediate resolution, which may leave a lasting impression on sensitive viewers. Parents are encouraged to watch alongside younger or sensitive children, as the film's emotional depth and themes of loss and adaptation require a degree of maturity to be fully appreciated without causing anxiety.
Synopsis
A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together.
Difficult scenes
From the very first minutes, the film presents a world entirely flooded and visibly devoid of human life. This total absence of humanity, never explained or resolved, may unsettle children who will naturally wonder what happened to people, with no reassuring answer provided by the narrative. On several occasions, the cat is pulled underwater or swept away by currents in visually striking sequences where drowning seems imminent. These moments of genuine danger, filmed without humor or comic distance, may provoke significant anxiety in children sensitive to fear of water or enclosed spaces. A large predatory bird serves as a recurring and genuinely threatening presence throughout the film. Its appearances are sudden, its aggressive behavior is shown without stylization or comedy, and one of the group's animals is attacked and carried away in a particularly intense scene that represents a real and felt loss. The film maintains a tone of solitude and melancholy almost continuously. The cat is an introverted character, often isolated even within the group, and several long, silent sequences create an atmosphere of sadness and implicit grief that may weigh emotionally on younger or more sensitive children.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Countries
- Latvia, Belgium, France
- Original language
- LV
- Studios
- Dream Well Studio, Sacrebleu Productions, Take Five, ARTE France Cinéma, RTBF
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Flow (2024) is a Latvian animated film with no dialogue, winner of the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, following a solitary cat forced to share a boat with other animals in a world completely submerged by floodwaters. The atmosphere is melancholic and contemplative, carried by an immersive score and exceptional visual artistry, with no human characters present on screen. Sensitive elements center primarily on survival tension in a hostile world and the implicit disappearance of humanity, which may prompt existential questions in younger children. Several sequences of intense danger, particularly involving predators or submerged environments, build prolonged tension without immediate resolution, which may leave a lasting impression on sensitive viewers. Parents are encouraged to watch alongside younger or sensitive children, as the film's emotional depth and themes of loss and adaptation require a degree of maturity to be fully appreciated without causing anxiety.
Synopsis
A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together.
Difficult scenes
From the very first minutes, the film presents a world entirely flooded and visibly devoid of human life. This total absence of humanity, never explained or resolved, may unsettle children who will naturally wonder what happened to people, with no reassuring answer provided by the narrative. On several occasions, the cat is pulled underwater or swept away by currents in visually striking sequences where drowning seems imminent. These moments of genuine danger, filmed without humor or comic distance, may provoke significant anxiety in children sensitive to fear of water or enclosed spaces. A large predatory bird serves as a recurring and genuinely threatening presence throughout the film. Its appearances are sudden, its aggressive behavior is shown without stylization or comedy, and one of the group's animals is attacked and carried away in a particularly intense scene that represents a real and felt loss. The film maintains a tone of solitude and melancholy almost continuously. The cat is an introverted character, often isolated even within the group, and several long, silent sequences create an atmosphere of sadness and implicit grief that may weigh emotionally on younger or more sensitive children.