The Braid of Time (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2021, The Braid of Time is an animation and drama film directed by Tamara Shogaolu, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Black Latina DJ Estela journeys through her late grandmother's legacy of fighting for justice -- and realizes she's part of it.
Who’s in it. The Braid of Time stars Alondra Perez as (voice), Karen Rubio Lugo as (voice), Stephanie Beatriz as (voice) and Louis Arcella as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Braid of Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Braid of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Braid of Time tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Braid of Time (2021)?
- In US, The Braid of Time is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Braid of Time worth watching?
- The Braid of Time holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Braid of Time?
- The Braid of Time stars Alondra Perez, Karen Rubio Lugo, Stephanie Beatriz, Louis Arcella and Bob Taylor.
- When was The Braid of Time released?
- The Braid of Time was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.