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The North Star

1982·Movie
2h 4min
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

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A , crime movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egyptian carrying valuable jewelry, and Sylvie and Nemrod become friends. Their friendship escalates to love, which makes Edouard jealous. Days later, Edouard arrives at a rooming house owned by Mme. Louise Baron, Sylvie's mother, wearing blood-stained clothes. It appears that Nemrod was killed on a train after he arrived in France, but Edouard denies any knowledge of what happened. Sylvie suspects that Edouard is responsible for Nemrod's death, but by now her mother has become Edouard's ally.
French Crime MysterySuspenseful DramaCharacter-DrivenDeception1980s SettingIntrigueBetrayalPsychological Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Written by:
Georges Simenon, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Granier-Deferre
Produced by:
Alain Sarde
Composed by:
Philippe Sarde

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The North Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The North Star legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The North Star in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The North Star worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The North Star?

2 h 4 min

The North Star runs 2 h 4 min.

Will The North Star make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit and dark humor.

Is The North Star plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch The North Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is The North Star good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The North Star scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The North Star?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

What language is The North Star in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The North Star?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The North Star in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The North Star use?

Anyone Can DieCold-Blooded TortureWould Hurt a ChildHistorical Hero UpgradeGirls with GunsMood WhiplashShell-Shocked VeteranThe MedicWandering MinstrelDressing as the EnemyDue to the DeadRousing Speechand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The North Star, including Anyone Can Die, Cold-Blooded Torture, Would Hurt a Child.