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Norm of the North

2016Movie1 h 26 minPG

Animation
21
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.4Letterboxd1.5/5Metacritic211.4Rotten Tomatoes6%22%

A wholesome, hopeful adventure movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Talking Animals
  • Environmental Message
  • Corporate Satire
  • Family-Friendly
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Arctic Setting
  • New York City

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Trevor Wall
Written by
Steven Altiere, Daniel Altiere, Malcolm T. Goldman
Produced by
Derek Elliott, Jack C. Donaldson, Nicolas Atlan
Music by
Stephen McKeon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 14, 2016 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released
January 14, 2016
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
India, Ireland, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

I'll Take That as a Compliment, When You Coming Home, Dad?, Not Allowed to Grow Up +9

  • I'll Take That as a Compliment
  • When You Coming Home, Dad?
  • Not Allowed to Grow Up
  • Babies Ever After
  • Blessed with Suck
  • Orbital Shot
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Misplaced Wildlife
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Smart Cetaceans
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Norm of the North?"

Questions about Norm of the North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Norm of the North?

HBO MaxThe RokuPlexStarz

In the United States, Norm of the North streams on HBO Max and Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Norm of the North worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21 (IMDb 3.4, Letterboxd 1.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 21). Audiences rate it higher (25 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is Norm of the North okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Norm of the North make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Norm of the North?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including I'll Take That as a Compliment, When You Coming Home, Dad?, and Not Allowed to Grow Up.