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Flee Review (2021) — 87% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen · 2021 ·

Short answer

Is Flee worth watching?

Yes. Flee (2021) earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
91 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · M18 (Singapore) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Amin Nawabi , Daniel Karimyar , Fardin Mijdzadeh , Milad Eskandari , Belal Faiz , Elaha Faiz , Zahra Mehrwarz , Sadia Faiz , Georg Jagunov , Rashid Aitouganov
Country
Denmark
Language
Danish

Also known as Flugt Flee: Huyendo De Casa Flee: Nenhum Lugar Para Chamar de Lar FLEE フリー 나의 집은 어디인가 逃亡 漂浪人生 Kaçış

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Flee by country

Country Streaming on
India ZEE5, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
Pakistan ZEE5
United Kingdom Disney+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (91/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 87% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary, animation pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Flee worth watching?

    Yes — Flee earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary, animation pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Flee — Sundance 2021 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

    What is Flee about?

    Recounted mostly through animation to protect his identity, Amin looks back over his past as a child refugee from Afghanistan as he grapples with a secret he’s kept hidden for 20 years.

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    Flee: frequently asked questions

    Is Flee worth watching?

    Yes. Flee (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 87%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Flee?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: ZEE5, Vi Movies & TV in India; KlikFilm in Indonesia; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; ZEE5 in Pakistan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Flee?

    Flee runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

    What is Flee rated?

    Flee is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, M18 in Singapore and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Flee?

    Flee is directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen and stars Amin Nawabi, Daniel Karimyar, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Milad Eskandari, Belal Faiz.

    What is the Metascore for Flee?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Flee is 91 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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