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Northern Lights

2009·Movie
2h 0min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Hoping to leave behind troubled days in the Baltimore city police department, Nate Burns journeys to Alaska, where he takes up a quiet life as a small-town sheriff and begins a romance with spirited bush pilot Meg Galligan). But when Meg's father turns up dead, Burns finds himself thrust into the limelight of a dangerous murder investigation.
Crime DramaRomantic MysteryAlaskan SettingPolice ProceduralSmall-Town SecretsCharacter-DrivenSuspensefulEscape & New BeginningsMurder Investigation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Northern Lights legally?

Northern Lights is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FILMBOX+ Stream, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Northern Lights worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Northern Lights rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Northern Lights?

2 h 0 min

Northern Lights runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is Northern Lights in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Northern Lights?

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