Flatland (2007): Cast & Plot
Flatland is a 2007 short animated sci-fi film directed by Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis, starring Martin Sheen as Arthur Square (voice), Kristen Bell and Joe Estevez. It runs 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 36 min
- Directors
- Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Flat World Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flatland About?
The premise of Flatland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a two‑dimensional world of sentient geometric shapes, the tale follows Arthur Square and his inquisitive granddaughter Hex. A mysterious visitor from Spaceland reveals the existence of a third dimension, forcing them to confront the truth while the tyrannical Circles, who have ruled Flatland for a millennium, threaten dire consequences.
Flatland Cast & Characters
Martin Sheen leads the cast as Arthur Square (voice), with Kristen Bell as Hex (voice) and Joe Estevez as Abbott Square (voice). Directed by Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Dano Johnson
- Co-director Jeffrey Travis
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Martin Sheen as Arthur Square (voice) -
Kristen Bell as Hex (voice) - Joe Estevez as Abbott Square (voice)
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Michael York as Spherius (voice)
Also Starring in Flatland
· 1 more- Tony Hale King of Pointland (voice)
More from Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis
More films directed by Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis: Dragon Day and Flatland²: Sphereland.
Flatland Plot Summary
What happens in Flatland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three days remain until Flatland’s year-3000 celebration. A Square, Martin Sheen the attorney at law, struggles to instruct his son, A Hexagon, Kristen Bell, in the art of sight recognition. Their routine is interrupted when B, Joe Estevez Abbott Square, a clerk to President Circle, warns him to stay home during a Senate meeting. The session has been convened to debate the rising tensions between the government and the Chromatist movement, which seeks to let Flatlanders color themselves as they wish. The Great Southern Republic frames itself as democratic and distinct from the Northern Kingdom, arguing for open political reforms while fearing the consequences of appearing weak to neighboring powers.
Full summary
The whole story of Flatland, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Flatland?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What shape is the main protagonist of the film?
Flatland Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Flatland - The Movie” and “Flatland: The Movie”.
- Also known as
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- Flatland - The Movie
- Flatland: The Movie
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Flatland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flatland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flatland?
Flatland runs 36 minutes.
When was Flatland released?
Flatland was released on January 14, 2007.
Who directed Flatland?
Flatland was directed by Dano Johnson and Jeffrey Travis.
More films by Dano Johnson Who is in the cast of Flatland?
Flatland stars Martin Sheen as Arthur Square (voice), Kristen Bell as Hex (voice) and Joe Estevez as Abbott Square (voice), among 5 credited actors.
Does Flatland have a post-credit scene?
No. Flatland has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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