---
title: "Orion and the Dark"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/orion-and-the-dark-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1139829
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Orion and the Dark (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/orion-and-the-dark-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Orion and the Dark is a film first released in 2024. Catalogued under Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by DreamWorks Animation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A boy’s imagination leads him on a night‑time adventure with a friendly giant."

### Why Watch
- Imaginative storytelling
- Visually striking night journey
- Emotional growth through friendship

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its fantastical elements may not appeal to viewers preferring realistic stories
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a gentle, imaginative tone suitable for children and families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: whimsical, adventurous, heartfelt

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/orion-and-the-dark-2024#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Charmatz
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jacob Tremblay** as *Orion (voice)*
- **Paul Walter Hauser** as *Dark (voice)*
- **Angela Bassett** as *Sweet Dreams (voice)*
- **Colin Hanks** as *Adult Orion (voice)*
- **Natasia Demetriou** as *Sleep (voice)*
- **Golda Rosheuvel** as *Unexplained Noises (voice)*
- **Nat Faxon** as *Insomnia (voice)*
- **Aparna Nancherla** as *Quiet (voice)*
- **Ike Barinholtz** as *Light (voice)*
- **Carla Gugino** as *Orion's Mom (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a boy with an active imagination.

### Q: What is Dark?
Dark is a giant, smiling creature who becomes the boy’s new friend.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The boy faces his fears during an unforgettable night journey with Dark.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for children?
Yes, its gentle, imaginative tone makes it suitable for children and families.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The provided sources do not specify the film’s runtime.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Orion and the Dark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1139829)
- [Orion a tma [Orion and the Dark] (2024): Obsazení, herci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/727085-orion-a-tma/tvurci)

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