North Country (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, North Country is a drama film directed by Niki Caro, running about 126 minutes. “All she wanted was to make a living... Instead she made history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.
Who’s in it. North Country stars Charlize Theron as Josey Aimes, Elle Peterson as Karen Aimes, Thomas Curtis as Sammy Aimes and Frances McDormand as Glory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, North Country has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch North Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of North Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North Country (2005)?
- In US, North Country is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is North Country worth watching?
- North Country holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in North Country?
- North Country stars Charlize Theron, Elle Peterson, Thomas Curtis, Frances McDormand and Sean Bean.
- When was North Country released?
- North Country was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.