August 30, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
August 30, 2024
Director
Gints Zilbalodis
Cast
Cast details unavailable
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, rated PG, released August 30, 2024. A wordless animated adventure following a cat and unlikely animal companions navigating a world reshaped by water — cooperation without a single line of dialogue.
Without speech, it shows that survival depends on trust across difference. Empathy is pure action: sharing a boat, waiting, helping, letting go.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—97% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 94% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.8/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Without speech, it shows that survival depends on trust across difference. Empathy is pure action: sharing a boat, waiting, helping, letting go.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 97% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (94%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.8/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
