FeatureAnimation

Spirals (1926): cast, story & where to watch

1926 · Film · ★ 7

Spirals poster

Released in 1926, Spirals is an animation film directed by Oskar Fischinger, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. In 'Spirals' Oskar Fischinger designed visual patterns of extreme complexity which often develop in overlapping cycles, yet he interrupts these patterns with radical editing of single frames of contrasting imagery. 'Spirals' exists as a fragmentary unfinished experimental film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2001.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Spirals has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spirals page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spirals tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spirals (1926)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spirals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Spirals worth watching?
Spirals holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Spirals released?
Spirals was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.