The Dot (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, The Dot is a family and animation film directed by Johnny Lechner. “Her teacher smiled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can’t draw - she’s no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti’s journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds’s delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.
Who’s in it. The Dot stars Thora Birch as Narrator.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dot tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dot (2004)?
- In US, The Dot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Dot?
- The Dot stars Thora Birch.
- When was The Dot released?
- The Dot was released in 2004.