Animated Film Grow Has Arrived on Peacock
The critically acclaimed family feature film is now available to stream for audiences nationwide.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Animation
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The animated film Grow has officially been released on the Peacock streaming platform. The feature, which previously held a successful run on the international film festival circuit, is now accessible to domestic subscribers.
Why it matters
The release brings a highly awarded family production to a major streaming platform following its successful premiere and festival tenure. Its digital arrival allows a wider audience to view the project that earned recognition for its family-oriented storytelling.
The film features a runtime of 107 minutes and boasts high critical and audience ratings, including a 93% Tomatometer score and a 95% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The players
John McPhail
He is the director of the film Grow.
Double Nickel Entertainment
This is a production company that worked on the film in association with other studios.
Peacock
This is a major American video streaming service where the film is now available.
The details
Directed by John McPhail, the film was written by Nick Guthe, Ruth Fletcher, and Christos N. Gage. It was produced by Double Nickel Entertainment in association with Sky, Orogen Entertainment, and Blazing Griffin.
Timeline
The film received its world premiere in 2025.
The production earned the Humanitas Prize for Family Feature in 2026.
Grow began streaming on Peacock on October 1, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The recognition of Grow by the Humanitas Prize follows a pattern set by other family films that prioritize socially conscious and humane storytelling. Its inclusion on a major platform highlights the continued demand for high-quality, festival-vetted animated content in the streaming era.
Subscribers to Peacock can now access the 107-minute film directly through their existing streaming accounts. The digital release eliminates the need to attend film festivals to view this award-winning production.
The takeaway
The film demonstrates that independent animated features can achieve significant critical success before finding a home on major streaming services. Families looking for highly-rated content may find this a notable addition to their watchlists.
Further reading
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