Orion and the Dark

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The thing Orion fears the most is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a roller-coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of at night.

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Critics Consensus

An uncommonly ambitious animated film, Orion and the Dark benefits from a Charlie Kaufman screenplay that isn't afraid to tangle with existential ideas.

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Radheyan Simonpillai

CTV's Your Morning

Turns into the Being John Malkovich of kids movies. Not saying it works. But I was certainly having more fun watching this unfold while my kids turned to me multiple times being like, “what is this??!!”

Feb 9, 2024

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

Whether you have a kid in your life who could use some catharsis or an inner child in need of a lullaby, check out the chaotic yet comforting Orion and the Dark.

Feb 7, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

This is a smart movie thataddressesreal and universal childhoodfears in an original way.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 6, 2024

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Orion and the Dark quickly earns its laudits for being one of 2024’s first great animated movies. It’s funny, gorgeous to look at, and it features some incredible heart.

Rated: 8/10

May 24, 2024

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

“Orion and the Dark” is surprisingly effective in conveying its message that sometimes we must learn to accept the unknown and get on with the business of living.

Mar 27, 2024

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Orion and the Dark is a fun children's fable built on a classic narrative that makes its message clear and appeals to audiences of all ages. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Mar 4, 2024

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Vergil L The ending gets a bit too wacky, but it's wholesome none the less Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review TRICO : Couldn’t even finish. My whole fam Orion was annoying. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Charlie M Much better than I ever would have expected. It’s so imaginative and sweet. The dialogue is also engrossing and thought provoking, and makes you think more than an average family movie would ever have you do. Honestly easily top ten from Dreamworks, at least. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Will P cried when dark said "i'm thinking of ending things, orion. then it will be eternal sunshine" Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Duana B This movie is literally the worst animated movie I've ever watched. You expect it to be a fantasy movie, and it is, but it's ALL made up by this Dad. I thought he was going to tell her it actually happened, but no. I'm all for imagination, but this is horrible. Dark, doesn't exist apparently. None of them do. It's all made up. Characters you loved are made up. You also don't get any excitement in this movie. Do not recommend. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Cassie B Loved the idea of this movie. Has a concept I never thought about before and twists through the movie here and there that I was not expecting but was delighted by. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Sean Charmatz Director Jacob Tremblay Orion Paul Walter Hauser Dark Werner Herzog Voice Angela Bassett Voice Colin Hanks Voice

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