Alchemists (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1991, Alchemists is an animation film directed by Heidi Blomkvist, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. This short animation is a visual fantasy, a gripping tale that is "larger-than-life" in its themes: life, death and rebirth; creation and destruction; permanence and impermanence, spontaneity and control. Bold swoops of liquid colour surge with variations on Mozart's Requiem to a startling denouement. Alchemists will provoke reflection on creativity, relationships and the environment. Without words.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Alchemists sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alchemists page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alchemists tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alchemists (1991)?
- In US, Alchemists is available to stream on IndieFlix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alchemists worth watching?
- Alchemists holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Alchemists released?
- Alchemists was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.