Grands Canons (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.2

Released in 2018, Grands Canons is an animation film directed by Alain Biet, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. On a drawing sheet, a brush makes colors appear in watercolor. An object of everyday life is drawn precisely by the hands of an artist. Then two drawings, then three, four, ... superimposed, condensed, multiplied, hundreds of drawings of immobile objects succeed one another on the screen. Grands Canons is an animation short film based on a series of observation drawings that, like the work of 19th-century entomologists and naturalists, systematically lists all the everyday objects that "go into the household."
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Grands Canons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grands Canons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grands Canons tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grands Canons (2018)?
- In GB, Grands Canons is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grands Canons worth watching?
- Grands Canons holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Grands Canons released?
- Grands Canons was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.