‘Flow’ Surprised At The Golden Globes. But Where Can You See It?

Flow, a dialogue-free European indie film from Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, upended the animation awards race last weekend by winning the Golden Globe for best animated feature. It’s a remarkable feat for a low-budget film, especially considering the heavyweight studio contenders which it was up against.

To add a bit of perspective, prior to Flow, no film with a budget under $50 million had ever won the Golden Globe for animated feature. Flow’s budget, by contrast, was a mere €3.4 million (USD$3.5 million). One consequence of a low-budget production is that it’s typically accompanied by limited distribution, which means that animation fans have to put in more effort than usual to see the film.

In the case of Flow, some people have complained that the film is too difficult to find. While it’s true that the film isn’t available in thousands of theaters, its American distributors Janus Films and Sideshow are making a real attempt to get it in front of audiences and the film is readily accessible to those who wish to see it. Here’s brief rundown at how you can see the movie.

Is Flow currently in theaters?

Yes. At least in major cities. Last weekend Flow screened in 127 U.S. theaters. While the film is currently screening in less theaters than at its peak, which topped out at 377 theaters, it is performing remarkably well and has increased its per-theater box office average for the last three weekends. Its current domestic gross stands at $2.6 million, a respectable performance for an indie European title.

Could the film expand its theatrical footprint again?

According to the director, yes. Zilbalodis wrote on social media today, “But after the Golden Globes win there will be many more theatres showing it now and I’d very highly recommend watching it on the big screen to get the full, immersive experience.”

Can I watch Flow at home on streaming?

As of right now, yes. The film was unexpectedly launched on digital platforms today and it is currently available to rent or own on various video-on-demand platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango At Home. Prices range from $5.99 (for a 48-hour rental) to $24.99 (for owning a 4K UHD version).