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Flatland

2007Movie36 min

Animation
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Set in a world of only two dimensions inhabited by sentient geometric shapes, the story follows Arthur Square and his ever-curious granddaughter Hex. When a mysterious visitor arrives from Spaceland, Arthur and Hex must come to terms with the truth of the third dimension, risking dire consequences from the evil Circles that have ruled Flatland for a thousand years.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for romance.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Dano Johnson, Jeffrey Travis
Written by
Dano Johnson, Edwin A. Abbott, Seth Caplan
Produced by
Seth Caplan
Music by
Kazimir Boyle

Everyone

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Facts

January 14, 2007 · 36 min · Animation, Science Fiction

Released
January 14, 2007
Runtime
36 min
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Absolute Xenophobe, Adaptational Job Change, Ambiguous Ending +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Flatland worth watching?"

Questions about Flatland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Flatland worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8).

Is there a sequel to Flatland?

  1. Flatland (2007)
  2. Flatland²: Sphereland (2012)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Flatland²: Sphereland (2012).

Is Flatland okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Flatland?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Will Flatland make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

What tropes does Flatland use?

Absolute XenophobeAdaptational Job ChangeAmbiguous EndingBizarre Alien BiologyBizarre Sexual DimorphismBody HorrorColonel KilgoreDarker and EdgierHypocriteMore Deadly Than the MaleBookendsVirtue Is Weaknessand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Absolute Xenophobe, Adaptational Job Change, and Ambiguous Ending.