Stream Oscar-Nominated ‘Flow’ on Max This February – A Must-Watch Adventure!

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On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2025, the critically-acclaimed animated film Flow will be available to stream for the first time on Max. This remarkable production was nominated for the Best Animated Feature award at this year’s Oscars, boasting impressive CG animation and a unique narrative that relies solely on music, animal sounds within the story, and visual imagery. For more details about the movie, you can find a comprehensive synopsis provided below:

An extraordinary adventure unfolds as FLOW takes us through landscapes both familiar and magical. A brave cat embarks on this journey after his home is destroyed by a massive flood. Joining forces with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog, they sail a makeshift boat in pursuit of dry ground. To endure the challenges of their now watery world, they must lean on trust, bravery, and intelligence.

Among the nominated animated films this year, Flow stands out due to its dialogue-free approach. Instead, the narrative is carried forward by a group of animals whose movements and behaviors steer the storyline. This innovative take on the stranded animal genre is further enhanced by the computer-generated animation that emulates a painterly style, lending the film a distinct charm. Additionally, Flow was single-handedly directed, produced, written, edited, and scored by Gints Zilbalodis, demonstrating his multifaceted talent in various production aspects. In summary, Flow, made by a team of just around 50 people, is a movie not to be missed.

‘Flow’ is One of Several Best Animated Feature Nominees Available on Streaming

By gradual steps, the nominees for the 2025 Best Animated Feature have found their way onto various streaming services. For those that haven’t made it there yet, they can still be bought or rented digitally from platforms like Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video. On February 14th, when the film Flow arrives on Max, four out of the five nominees will be streamable, perfectly timed for the Academy Awards ceremony on March 2nd. The exception is the Australian stop-motion animated film, Memoir of a Snail, which can be digitally rented or purchased.

As a lover of animation, I find the nominated films this year absolutely captivating! Each film showcases a distinct animation style, lending an extraordinary level of diversity and excitement to the category. The stop-motion magic of “Memoir of a Snail” and “Wallace and Gromit” is a delight, while “The Wild Robot” offers a blend of CG animation and painterly style that’s truly captivating.

However, it’s “Flow” that really stands out. What makes it unique is its creation using the open-source software Blender. This masterpiece breathes life into an aquatic and mystical world in a way that sets it apart from all the other films on the list. It’s a must-watch for any animation enthusiast!

As a film enthusiast, I’ve just had the pleasure of viewing “Flow,” a delightful addition to Max’s impressive collection of movies. Notably, Max is also home to Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron,” the 2024’s Best Animated Feature award-winner. If “Flow” manages to snatch the award on March 2nd, these two masterpieces would make an engaging double bill on Max, offering viewers a captivating animated journey.

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2025-02-08 04:05