The Flats (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2025, The Flats is a documentary film directed by Alessandra Celesia, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In his tower-block apartment in New Lodge, Joe reenacts memories from his childhood amidst the “Troubles”. In this Catholic area of Belfast, the number of deaths was tragically significant. Joe is joined by neighbours Jolene, Sean, Angie, and others, all willingly participating in this process of revisiting the collective memories that shaped their lives and the district they live in.
Who’s in it. The Flats stars Joe McNally, Jolene Burns, Sean Parker and Rita Overend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Flats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flats page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flats (2025)?
- In US, The Flats is available to stream on OVID and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flats worth watching?
- The Flats holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flats?
- The Flats stars Joe McNally, Jolene Burns, Sean Parker, Rita Overend and Gerard Magee.
- When was The Flats released?
- The Flats was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.