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Norm of the North

2016·Movie
1h 26min·PG
21
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth5
  • Acting4
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Bear to be different

Polar bear Norm and his three Arctic lemming buddies are forced out into the world once their icy home begins melting and breaking apart. Landing in New York, Norm begins life anew as a performing corporate mascot, only to discover that his new employers are directly responsible for the destruction of his polar home.
Animated AdventureTalking AnimalsEnvironmental MessageCorporate SatireFamily-FriendlyFish-Out-of-WaterSlapstick ComedyArctic SettingNew York City

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Where can I stream Norm of the North legally?

Norm of the North is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Norm of the North worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21/100 (IMDb 3.4, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 21). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Norm of the North rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Norm of the North?

1 h 26 min

Norm of the North runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Norm of the North?

Critics14
Audiences23

Not quite. Audiences rate Norm of the North higher (23) than critics (14). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Norm of the North a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$17 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Norm of the North in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in India, Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Norm of the North?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Norm of the North in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Norm of the North use?

I'll Take That as a ComplimentWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Not Allowed to Grow UpBabies Ever AfterBlessed with SuckOrbital ShotUnusually Uninteresting SightMisplaced WildlifeFailed a Spot CheckSmart CetaceansPaper-Thin DisguiseDoes This Remind You of Anything?and 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Norm of the North, including I'll Take That as a Compliment, When You Coming Home, Dad?, Not Allowed to Grow Up.