Orion and the Dark

Hello Darkness, my new friend.

6.5
20241h 30m

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

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MPC Visualization Reel

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#OpenMik Mikros Animation - Orion and The Dark | Episode 4/4

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#OpenMik Mikros Animation - Orion and The Dark | Episode 3/4

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#OpenMik Mikros Animation - Orion and The Dark | Episode 2/4

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#OpenMik Mikros Animation - Orion and The Dark | Episode 1/4

Thumbnail for video: Behind the Animation of Orion and the Dark

Behind the Animation of Orion and the Dark

Thumbnail for video: In The Booth with Jacob Tremblay and Paul Walter Hauser

In The Booth with Jacob Tremblay and Paul Walter Hauser

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Step in the booth with Jacob Tremblay & Paul Walter Hauser for Orion and the Dark!

Cast

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Jacob Tremblay

Orion (voice)

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Paul Walter Hauser

Dark (voice)

Photo of Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Sweet Dreams (voice)

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Colin Hanks

Adult Orion (voice)

Photo of Natasia Demetriou

Natasia Demetriou

Sleep (voice)

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Golda Rosheuvel

Unexplained Noises (voice)

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Nat Faxon

Insomnia (voice)

Photo of Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla

Quiet (voice)

Photo of Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz

Light (voice)

Photo of Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Orion's Mom (voice)

Photo of Matt Dellapina

Matt Dellapina

Orion's Dad (voice)

Photo of Nick Kishiyama

Nick Kishiyama

Tycho (voice)

Photo of Shannon Chan-Kent

Shannon Chan-Kent

Adult Hypatia (voice)

Photo of Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher

Richie Panici (voice)

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Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Photo of Sky Alexis

Sky Alexis

Lisa (voice)

Photo of Hira Ambrosino

Hira Ambrosino

Woman at the Drive-In (voice)

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Yoshi Ando

Man at the Drive-In (voice)

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Sean Charmatz

Irene's Boss / Cucumber Dentist / Soda / Insomnia Guy 1 (voice)

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Walt Dohrn

Stray Cat / Insomnia Guy 2 (voice)

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Reviews

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Chris Sawin

4/10

The most significant setback that _Orion and the Dark_ has is that it suffers from being a Netflix film. The humor falls flat and, while there is some creativity, the film reminds you of other cinematic endeavors it borrows from. It doesn’t help that the animation is bland. Some scenes in the film look unfinished because of a lack of natural shadows or depth in the human characters. _Orion and the Dark_ will likely be dumped onto the platform and forgotten about in a matter of weeks.

**Full review:** https://bit.ly/OrionDark

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Manuel São Bento

7/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/orion-and-the-dark-review-a-story-about-accepting-our-fears/

"Orion and the Dark preserves the essence and messages of the original tale about understanding and accepting our fears as something that characterizes us as human beings.

Charlie Kaufman expands the story with narrative complexities that, aside from unnecessarily confusing structural details, thematically enrich the overall film. The mix of 2D and 3D animation makes the visual experience captivating and warm, accompanied by an equally lovely score and competent vocal performances.

An easy recommendation for families and children around the world."

Rating: B

N

Hossein

8/10

While I wouldn't say this animation is as good as other works of Charlie Kaufman, or anything exceptional (even when you consider that its audience is children) it certainly was a joy to watch this movie. And I also got to appreciate the dark a little bit more after watching it.

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tmdb51616167

5/10

I recommend this movie for a fun and enjoyable watch, as it has a cute and engaging storyline. While the characters may not be very memorable, the film still offers a good time.

There are instances where the movie could benefit from less dialogue and more adventure, perhaps cutting down on certain cartoonish elements. This adjustment could enhance the overall experience and make it more captivating for the audience.

It's a great movie for kids to watch and have a good time with, although the characters may not leave a lasting impression. Dark, in particular, stands out as a potentially memorable character, while the lead character may fade from memory over time.

Despite its shortcomings, the movie is entertaining and worth watching, especially for a casual viewing session. While it may not be a film you'd revisit often, it can serve as a pleasant distraction or background entertainment during chores or other activities

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