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Nanook of the North

1922Movie1 h 19 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A wondrous, slow-burning documentary movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

A story of life and love in the actual Arctic.

This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.

Feels like

  • Early Documentary
  • Inuit Culture
  • Historical Significance
  • Survival
  • Educational
  • Arctic Landscape
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Pioneering Film
  • Visual Anthropology

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Robert Flaherty
Written by
Robert Flaherty
Produced by
Robert Flaherty

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Facts

June 11, 1922 · 1 h 19 min · Documentary, Drama

Released
June 11, 1922
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States, France
Budget
$53,000
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Based on a Great Big Lie, Clown Car, Documentary +8

  • Based on a Great Big Lie
  • Clown Car
  • Documentary
  • Eskimo Land
  • Great White Hunter
  • National Geographic Nudity
  • Noble Savage
  • No Ending
  • Precious Puppy
  • Unbuilt Trope
  • Scenery Porn

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Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Nanook of the North?"

Questions about Nanook of the North

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Where can I stream Nanook of the North?

In the United States, Nanook of the North streams on HBO Max, Philo, GuideDoc, Fandor, and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Nanook of the North worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Nanook of the North okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.