Flora & Ulysses

No tights. No cape. No problem.

2021 • 91 min • Family · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy

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Synopsis

When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

271 reviews

50 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
65 Audience · 269 · 49%

An imaginative girl befriends a squirrel who develops superpowers after an accident. Together, they embark on a series of adventures that challenge her perspective on life and her family. It’s a whimsical tale about finding wonder in unexpected places.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some cartoonish animal peril
Minor emotional conflict between family members
Brief instances of characters feeling misunderstood

What it models well

Embracing imagination
The power of hope
Family connection
Unconditional friendship

Talk about it after

What makes someone a superhero?
How can creativity help us through tough times?
The importance of forgiveness and understanding
How can we show kindness to animals?

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Top billed cast

Director: Lena Khan • Crew: Brad Copeland

Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Disney has taken Kate DiCamillo’s 2013 Newbery Award-winning book “Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” and made it into a second-rate movie (shortened to “Flora & Ulysses”) that will only appeal to kids who have pretty low standards.…
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Bit of a waste, in the end. <em>'Flora & Ulysses'</em> isn't a bad watch, but it doesn't utilise a cool premise or a strong showing from youngster Matilda Lawler. The latter fairly impressed me, especially early on. Behind her, Ben Schwartz is OK and Alyson Hannigan is, as seemingly always, likeable. Given how interesting the concept is, the film barely even touches on Ulysses' abilities - when they do, e.g.…
r96sk, TMDB Community