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Poster for Flow

2014 | 90 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Walter Mann is an actor who can make his life's dream come true: to star in his own play. However, the big moment that is about to arrive is interrupted by an internal struggle that will destabilize him emotionally.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 774K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Martínez

  • Gonzalo Baz
  • Juan Del Santo
  • Juan García del Santo
  • Francesc Garrido
  • Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
  • Lluís Homar
  • Alejandra Lorente