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Dots

1940Movie2 min

Animation
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

An experimental film in which both sound and visuals were created entirely by Norman McLaren drawing directly upon the film with ordinary pen and ink. The main title is in eight languages. Rereleased with multilingual titles in 1949.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Directed by
Norman McLaren
Produced by
Norman McLaren

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Facts

January 1, 1940 · 2 min · Animation

Released
January 1, 1940
Runtime
2 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dots?"

Questions about Dots

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dots?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dots worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Dots okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Dots?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Dots plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (4 of 10) and spectacle (3 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.