North (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, North is a comedy and drama film directed by Rune Denstad Langlo, running about 78 minutes. “An anti-depressive off-road movie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a nervous breakdown, ski athlete Jomar has isolated himself in a lonely existence as the guard of a ski park. When he learns that he might be the father of a child way up north, he sets on a strange and poetic journey through Norway on a snowmobile, with 5 liters of alcohol as sole provisions. On this trip through amazing arctic landscapes, Jomar seems to do everything in his power to avoid reaching his destination. He meets other tender and confused souls, who will all contribute to push Jomar further along his reluctant journey towards the brighter side of life.
Who’s in it. North stars Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Jomar Henriksen, Kyrre Hellum as Lasse, Marte Aunemo as Lotte and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Ulrik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch North page.
If you liked it. Fans of North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is North worth watching?
- North holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in North?
- North stars Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Kyrre Hellum, Marte Aunemo, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen and Lars Olsen.
- When was North released?
- North was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.