Orion and the Dark

Orion and the Dark

Hello Darkness, my new friend.

Directed by Sean Charmatz

Produced by DreamWorks Animation

202490 min6.5 / 10

A whimsical, visually imaginative children's adventure about befriending fear itself, balancing spooky atmosphere with genuine warmth and reassurance.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Orion and the Dark end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Orion and the Dark easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Orion and the Dark violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Orion and the Dark sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Orion and the Dark scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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Rarity81

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Surprise11

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Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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