Orion and the Dark

Orion and the Dark

2024 · 90 min · EN · PG · 6.5 (699 votes)
Dir. Sean Charmatz · Starring Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett, Colin Hanks, Natasia Demetriou, Golda Rosheuvel · Music Kevin Lax

“Hello Darkness, my new friend.”

AnimationFamilyComedyFantasyAdventure

A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.

VIBE

This film feels like a warm, adventurous hug for anyone facing their anxieties. It's a visually vibrant, imaginative journey through a dreamlike night, blending gentle humor with moments of wonder. The experience is reassuring, celebrating the power of friendship and inner strength to illuminate even the darkest corners of fear.

whimsicaladventurousreassuringimaginativeslightly spookysteadyvibrant animationwhimsical fantasyheartfelt storytellingdreamlike visualsovercoming fearimagination's powerunlikely friendshipself-acceptance
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