---
title: "Flow"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/flow-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 262610
imdb_id: "tt0210685"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Flow (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/flow-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Flow is a drama film released in the United States on January 1, 1996, with a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes. The film falls into the drama genre and carries an 18A rating. The narrative centers on a filmmaker who discusses his work and love life with an unseen friend situated behind the camera. In addition to these conversations, the film features four of his short films for the audience to watch. Additional metadata for the 1996 production includes full cast and crew credits available through standard film databases. The film is distinct from other cinematic works sharing the same title, such as later releases or unrelated projects documented in film archives. The production captures a specific framing of a filmmaker's professional and personal reflections, combined with the presentation of his creative short film projects within the main feature length format.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Quentin Lee

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tedd Szeto** as *Filmmaker*
- **Lela Lee** as *Yel Fan*
- **Ray Chang** as *Sean*
- **Paulino Tamayo** as *Heroine*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Flow online?
Flow is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Flow worth watching?
Flow holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Flow and when was it released?
Flow is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Flow?
Flow was directed by Quentin Lee.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Flow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/262610)
- [Flow (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0210685/fullcredits/)
- [Flow (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Flow_(1996_film)&redirect=no)
- [Flow (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/262610-flow/cast)
- [Basquiat movie review & film summary](https://www.rogerebert.com/)
- [Flow (2024) directed by Gints Zilbalodis • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*