“‘Flow’ surprised at Golden Globes”. But where can we see it?

To flowa dialogue-free European independent film from Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, shook up the animation awards race last weekend by winning the Golden Globe for best animated feature film. It’s a remarkable feat for a low-budget film, especially considering the strong studio competition it faced.

To add a little perspective, before To flow, no film with a budget of less than $50 million had ever won the Golden Globe for Animated Feature Film. To flow’The budget, on the other hand, was only 3.4 million euros (3.5 million US dollars). One of the consequences of a low-budget production is that it usually comes with a limited distribution, meaning that anime fans have to try harder than usual to see the film.

In the case of To flow, some people complained that the film was too hard to find. While it is true that the film is not available in thousands of theaters, its American distributors Janus Films and Sideshow are making a real effort to bring it to audiences and the film is easily accessible to those who wish to see it. Here’s a quick overview of how you can view the film.

East To flow currently in the cinema?

Yes. At least in big cities. Last weekend To flow screened in 127 American theaters. Although the film is currently showing in fewer 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 over the past three weekends. Its current domestic gross stands at $2.6 million, a respectable showing for an independent 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, many more theaters will now show it and I highly recommend watching it on the big screen for the full, immersive experience.”

Can I watch To flow at home streaming?

For the moment, yes. The film unexpectedly launched on digital platforms today and 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 (to own a 4K UHD version).