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Ryan

Seen it?

2004 | 14 min | Documentary, Animation, Drama, Fantasy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans, animation lovers and the curious. If you loved Apollo 11 or David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, start here.
The mood
Feel-good, eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 14 min.
What might put you off
No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.

Centres on Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who in later years lived on skid row in Montreal following a history of drug and alcohol abuse.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Landreth

  • Ryan LarkinSelf - Interview Voice (voice)
  • Chris LandrethSelf - Interview Voice (voice)
  • Felicity FanjoySelf - Interview Voice (voice)
  • Derek LambSelf - Interview Voice (voice)