Flow, the irresistible indie animation that had its world premiere at the 2024Cannes Film Festivalin May, is heading to streaming on none other than Max.TVLinereports thatthe Oscar-nominated pic will stream exclusively on Maxbeginning on the widely celebrated Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14. Afterward, it will air on HBO on the fifteenth at 6:30/5:30c.
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis,Flowis currently up for twoAcademy Awards: Best International Feature Film and Best Animated Feature. It is the third animated film to achieve the first nomination and the first from Latvia to be considered for multiple accolades from major ceremonies. Among these awards ceremonies include the 37th European Film Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, the National Board of Review Awards, and the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Following its Cannes debut,Flowwas released in Latvia, its original country, on June 25, 2025, and became one of the most popular domestic films in the country. It then landed in France on October 30 before debuting in Belgium on July 03, 2025. Besides directing the award-winning movie, Zilbalodis wrote and produced withMatīss Kaža,whileRon Dyensalso served as producer.
‘Flow’ Is Totally Worth Watching!
As one of the most notable international films of 2024,Flowearned $14.5 million at the box office and currently has a 97%critics’ rating on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Thanks to its innovative animation and mature themes, going with thisFLOWproves irresistible.” Similarly, the audience has praised the film that “speaks louder than words” for being “a beautifully rendered life-affirming journey for all living beings.”
Ahead ofFlow’s streaming release in the U.S., viewers should be prepared to enjoy a wondrous journey through realms natural and mystical. The production focuses on a brave cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.Praised for its visual storytelling without dialogue.Flowis a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
Flowlands on Max on February 14. Stay tuned to Collider for more information before its streaming release.
