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North

1994·Movie
1h 27min·PG
26
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ever wonder what your life would be like with different parents? A boy named North did.

Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.
Satirical Family ComedyQuirkyRoad TripEscapistWholesomeComing-of-AgeChild's PerspectiveUnconventionalStar-Studded Cast

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 North worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is North rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is North?

1 h 27 min

North runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on North?

Critics23
Audiences37

Not quite. Audiences rate North higher (37) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was North a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.

What language is North in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch North?

6CAGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for North in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does North use?

Hollywood AtlasWorld of PunAnd StarringEaglelandBig EaterArtistic LicenseScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Hood HornamentInformed AbilityPunGermans Love David HasselhoffLarge Hamand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for North, including Hollywood Atlas, World of Pun, And Starring.