

Orion and the Dark
Hello Darkness, my new friend.
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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6.5/10
700 votes
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
- underdog
- cat
- fear
- based on children's book
- fear of the dark
- horror for children
- magical creature
- overcoming fears
- imaginative
- fears
- dark
- 3d animation
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Behind the camera
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United States of America
Where to watch
Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- Digital / OTTU/A 7+Netflix2 Feb 2024
United StatesUS
- Digital / OTTPGNetflix2 Feb 2024
United KingdomGB
- Digital / OTTPGNetflix2 Feb 2024
United Arab EmiratesAE
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
AustraliaAU
- Digital / OTTPGNetflix2 Feb 2024
CanadaCA
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
AfghanistanAF
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
AlbaniaAL
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
AlgeriaDZ
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
American SamoaAS
- Digital / OTTNetflix1 Feb 2024
AndorraAD
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
AngolaAO
- Digital / OTTNetflix2 Feb 2024
Frequently asked questions
Orion and the Dark was released on 1 February 2024.
Audience reviews
4- C4/10
Chris Sawin
1/30/2024
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 b…
- M7/10
Manuel São Bento
2/5/2024
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, thematic…
- H8/10
Hossein
8/9/2024
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.
- T5/10
tmdb51616167
9/8/2024
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 audienc…
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