Where can I watch Pathfinder (1987)?

In US, Pathfinder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Pathfinder worth watching?

Pathfinder holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Pathfinder?

Pathfinder stars Mikkel Gaup, Svein Scharffenberg, Ingvald Guttorm, Nils Utsi and Nils-Aslak Valkeapää.

When was Pathfinder released?

Pathfinder was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.

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Pathfinder (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1987, Pathfinder is an adventure film directed by Nils Gaup, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Around the year 1000 AD warlike people, the so-called "tjuder", roam in northern Scandinavia. As they brutally kill a family in a remote area, including the parents and their little daughter, the family's teenage son, Aigin, observes the slaughter. He manages to flee from these killers and reaches a camp with other Lapps whose inhabitants are worried if he has been able to hide his track. Afraid of the murderous people, they decide to flee to the coast. The boy stays alone to avenge his family's murder. Unfortunately, they get him before he can do anything and force him to lead them to the other Lapps. He guides them but has a plan to destroy the barbarous people before reaching the camp.

Who’s in it. Pathfinder stars Mikkel Gaup as Aigin, Svein Scharffenberg as Tchude Chief, Ingvald Guttorm as Vater and Nils Utsi as Raste, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pathfinder has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pathfinder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pathfinder tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Pathfinder (1987)?: In US, Pathfinder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pathfinder worth watching?: Pathfinder holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pathfinder?: Pathfinder stars Mikkel Gaup, Svein Scharffenberg, Ingvald Guttorm, Nils Utsi and Nils-Aslak Valkeapää.
When was Pathfinder released?: Pathfinder was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.