The Flowers (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1967, The Flowers is an animation and romance film directed by Rupert van der Linden, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Short animated cartoon about a lonely little fellow who walks down a road and keeps picking flowers, which out of the blue turn up in ever larger numbers. Driven by desires that grow in intensity as the bouquet expands, in the realm of dreams he meets three women who literally outgrow him. When finally, with a final effort, he picks the only flower left, the little lad collapses under the burden of his craving.
Who’s in it. The Flowers stars Rupert van der Linden.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Flowers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flowers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flowers 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 Flowers (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flowers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flowers worth watching?
- The Flowers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flowers?
- The Flowers stars Rupert van der Linden.
- When was The Flowers released?
- The Flowers was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.