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Orion and the Dark

2024Movie1 h 30 minPG

AnimationFamily
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic726.0Rotten Tomatoes91%57%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for romance, brutality or tears.

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Story

Hello Darkness, my new friend.

A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.

Feels like

  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Anthropomorphic Fantasy
  • Overcoming Anxiety
  • Dreamlike Atmosphere
  • Heartwarming Friendship
  • Stylized 3D Animation
  • Psychological Allegory
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Creative World-Building

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Sean Charmatz
Written by
Charlie Kaufman
Produced by
Peter McCown, Ravi Kiran Nunna
Music by
Vivian Aguiar-Buff, Alexandra Nickson, Kevin Lax

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Facts

February 1, 2024 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
February 1, 2024
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Dye-Job, Driven to Suicide, In-Series Nickname +9

  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Driven to Suicide
  • In-Series Nickname
  • Self-Deprecation
  • The Unintelligible
  • Clock Roaches
  • Wham Shot
  • Grass Is Greener
  • Karma Houdini
  • Tap on the Head
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Dark Is Not Evil

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Orion and the Dark?"

Questions about Orion and the Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orion and the Dark?

Netflix

In the United States, Orion and the Dark streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Orion and the Dark worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Orion and the Dark okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Orion and the Dark make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Orion and the Dark?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Orion and the Dark use?

Adaptation Dye-JobDriven to SuicideIn-Series NicknameSelf-DeprecationThe UnintelligibleClock RoachesWham ShotGrass Is GreenerKarma HoudiniTap on the HeadForegone ConclusionDark Is Not Eviland 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Adaptation Dye-Job, Driven to Suicide, and In-Series Nickname.