Flee (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 385 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Documentary, Animation
Released: 2021-06-17
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch Flee
- Free with ads: Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Recounted mostly through animation to protect his identity, Amin looks back over his past as a child refugee from Afghanistan as he grapples with a secret he’s kept hidden for 20 years.
Flee parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Flee is an animated documentary about a war refugee's trauma, including references to violence and a hidden gay identity, told with sensitivity.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Recounts war trauma and danger experienced as a child refugee fleeing Afghanistan.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonas Poher Rasmussen
Cast
- Amin Nawabi as Self (voice)
- Daniel Karimyar as Amin (9-11 years old) (voice)
- Fardin Mijdzadeh as Amin (15-18 years old) (voice)
- Milad Eskandari as Saif (8 years old) (voice)
- Belal Faiz as Saif (13-19 years old) (voice)
- Elaha Faiz as Fahima (13-18 years old) (voice)
- Zahra Mehrwarz as Fahima (28 years old) (voice)
- Sadia Faiz as Sabia (16-26 years old) (voice)
- Georg Jagunov as Human Trafficker (voice)
- Rashid Aitouganov as Policeman / Trafficker (voice)
Flee FAQ
Is Flee good?
Flee has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 385 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Flee?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Flee OK for kids?
Flee is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Flee is an animated documentary about a war refugee's trauma, including references to violence and a hidden gay identity, told with sensitivity.
What movies are like Flee?
If you liked Flee, try Stutz, Memories, Restrepo and For Sama.