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North

2009·Movie
1h 18min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

An anti-depressive off-road movie

Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.
Norwegian Absurdist ComedyArctic Road TripMelancholic Journey of Self-DiscoveryQuirky CharactersContemplativePoetic CinematographyDark HumorBleak but Hopeful

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Is North worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is North rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is North?

1 h 18 min

North runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is North in?

NorwegianNorthern Sami

It was made in Norwegian, with some Northern Sami. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch North?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for North in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does North use?

Cringe ComedyFantasy KeepsakeActor AllusionUnreliable NarratorAmbulance ChaserKarma HoudiniGermans Love David HasselhoffWise Beyond Their YearsHope SpotLarge HamProphetic NamesModern Minstrelsyand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for North, including Cringe Comedy, Fantasy Keepsake, Actor Allusion.