Synopsis

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

This is a fund-raising film for the Friends of Stockbridge School (FOSS).

All are welcome to attend.

Critics Views

“A movie brimming with sentiment but not sentimentality, this is one of the most moving animated films in recent memory, and, beyond that, groundbreaking too.” IndieWire

“Flow is a joy to experience but also a deeply affecting story, the work of a unique talent who deserves to be ranked among the world’s great animation artists.” The Hollywood Reporter

“The animation transcends its financial constraints to achieve moments of shimmering, heart-swelling loveliness.” The Guardian

“There are no human characters in Flow and no dialogue beyond barks and squawks but the sense of peril is compelling, the visuals are impressive and the emotional spell it casts is captivating.”
Screen Daily

“The animals act like real animals, not like cartoons or humans, and that restraint gives their adventure an authenticity that, in moments of both delight and peril, makes the emotion that much more powerful. With the caveat that I’m a cat lover, I was deeply moved.” The New York Times

“Flow might be a digital confection, but it’s also open, alive, elemental. In every sense, it’s a breath of fresh air.” The Telegraph

“For many of us staring down the next four years, the idea that a community can come together to take on the rising tides couldn’t be more welcome or needed.” Rolling Stone

Awards

Academy Awards 2025
Winner: Best Animated Feature
Nominee: Best International Feature Film (Latvia)

BAFTA Awards 2025
Nominee: Best Children’s & Family Film
Nominee: Best Animated Feature Film

Cannes Film Festival 2024
Nominee Un Certain Regard Award (Gints Zilbalodis)

Golden Globes 2025
Winner: Best Motion Picture – Animated

Film Rating

IMDb
 Critics: 87%  Audience 79%

Rotten Tomatoes
Critics positive review 97%   Audience Liked It 98%

 Stockbridge Audience Score: ??%

Audience Comments