North of Albany

2022Movie1 h 30 min

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Annie frantically flees Montreal for the US with her young son, Felix and teenage daughter, Sarah, fearing the repercussions after Sarah severely injures her school bully. When their car breaks down just outside a small town in the Adirondacks, the family is stranded. Paul, a single father and the town's lone mechanic, isn't able to fix the car until the following week. Annie's stubborn insistence to leave town at all costs comes head-to-head with Paul's unwillingness to give in. When Sarah realizes that her secret is out in the open, she runs away, forcing Annie and Paul to join forces to find her. When Paul's traumatic past is revealed, Annie realizes that she is not the only one running and comes to terms with facing the music.

Feels like

  • Quiet Drama
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Healing
  • Small-Town Isolation
  • Parental Anxiety
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Realistic Dialogue
  • Coming-of-Age Subplot

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Directed by
Marianne Farley

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Facts

December 2, 2022 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 2, 2022
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
15 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream North of Albany?"

Questions about North of Albany

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Where can I stream North of Albany?

In the United States, North of Albany is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is North of Albany worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4).

Is North of Albany okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is North of Albany plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is North of Albany in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.