Flow

1996·Movie
1h 20min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Flow fingerprint

Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension1
  • Fast Pace1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

A filmmaker talks about his work and love life with an unseen friend behind the camera. We also watch four of his short films.
Experimental CinemaMeta-NarrativeFilmmaker's JourneyAnthologyIntrospectiveDialogue-DrivenArtistic ReflectionUnconventional StructurePersonal StorytellingSlow Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Flow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flow legally?

Flow is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flow worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 4.7 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Flow?

1 h 20 min

Flow runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Flow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flow?

Critics100
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Flow higher (100) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Flow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flow?

138ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+124

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flow in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flow use?

The Great FloodKidnapping Bird of PreyNoodle IncidentForeshadowingNo Cartoon FishThe StingerDeus ex MachinaBad VibrationsCharacter-Magnetic TeamNo AntagonistThe ExilePainted CGIand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Flow, including The Great Flood, Kidnapping Bird of Prey, Noodle Incident.

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