Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1998, Lovers of the Arctic Circle is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Julio Medem, running about 112 minutes. “Destiny cannot be denied.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Otto and Ana are kids when they meet each other. Their names are palindromes. They meet by chance, people are related by chance. A story of circular lives, with circular names, and a circular place where the day never ends in the midnight sun. There are things that never end, and Love is one of them.
Who’s in it. Lovers of the Arctic Circle stars Najwa Nimri as Young Ana, Fele Martínez as Young Otto, Joost Siedhoff as Otto and Peru Medem as Child Otto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lovers of the Arctic Circle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers of the Arctic Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers of the Arctic Circle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998)?
- In US, Lovers of the Arctic Circle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lovers of the Arctic Circle worth watching?
- Lovers of the Arctic Circle holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lovers of the Arctic Circle?
- Lovers of the Arctic Circle stars Najwa Nimri, Fele Martínez, Joost Siedhoff, Peru Medem and Sara Valiente.
- When was Lovers of the Arctic Circle released?
- Lovers of the Arctic Circle was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.