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Northern Borders

2015·Movie
1h 48min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

In 1956, ten-year-old Austen Kittredge is sent to live on his grandparents’ Vermont farm, where he experiences wild adventures and uncovers long-festering family secrets.
Pastoral Coming-of-AgeNostalgic Family DramaRural AmericanaGentle AdventureHeartwarming WholesomeMid-Century SettingIntergenerational BondingQuiet ReflectionSafe for All Ages

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Northern Borders legally?

Northern Borders is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 Borders worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Northern Borders?

1 h 48 min

Northern Borders runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Northern Borders?

Critics42
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Northern Borders higher (59) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Northern Borders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Northern Borders?

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