Flora & Ulysses

Flora, a tenacious girl with a taste for the extraordinary, stumbles into a peculiar rescue when she saves a spirited gray squirrel she names Ulysses. The tiny creature proves to be more than a pest, capable of surprising feats that seem almost superpowered. What begins as a spur of the moment act of kindness quickly spirals into a comic sequence of misadventures, misunderstandings, and close calls, all told through Flora’s sharp observations and freewheeling imagination. As the unlikely partnership between girl and rodent deepens, Flora learns to read the world beyond ordinary rules, and finds that belief in the impossible can open doors she never knew existed. Together they discover a city brimming with odd moments and strange allies. That experience reshapes how she sees family, friends, and herself. Bright moments abound. That experience reshapes how she sees family, friends, and herself.

Directed by Lena Khan, Flora & Ulysses is adapted from Kate DiCamillo's novel with a screenplay by Brad Copeland. The family fantasy adventure was released in 2021 on Disney+, bringing DiCamillo's quirky premise to streaming audiences.

Box office data are not applicable for Flora & Ulysses because it debuted on Disney+ rather than in theaters. There are no traditional domestic or worldwide grosses to report, and the film’s footprint comes from streaming reach and subscriber engagement.

Critics praised the film for its warm tone, playful humor, and the bond between Flora and Ulysses. The story centers on courage, curiosity, and choosing empathy over cynicism, with Flora’s imagination turning moments into possibilities. The ensemble cast underlines family dynamics with humor. Alyson Hannigan and Matilda Lawler deliver performances.

Flora & Ulysses represents a wholesome niche in family cinema where a young heroine drives the action and kindness toward animals matters as much as danger. The film reinforces imagination as a tool for resilience, offering a gentle alternative to bigger budget adventures and sparking conversations at home for families.