Finding North (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1998, Finding North is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tanya Wexler, running about 95 minutes. “She's looking for her Prince Charming ... He just lost his.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rhonda, a big-haired bankteller from Brooklyn, encounters Travis, naked, suicidal and about to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. Mistaking him for her perfect man, she stalks him all the way to Danton, Texas. Along the way she slowly comes to realize he is gay and is despondent over the AIDS-related death of his former lover. An alliance, and eventually true friendship, is formed between this extremely odd couple as they embark upon a 'treasure hunt' - with clues provided from beyond the grave.
Who’s in it. Finding North stars Wendy Makkena as Rhonda Portelli, John Benjamin Hickey as Travis Furlong, Jonathan Walker as Voice of Bobby (voice) and Anne Bobby as Debi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Finding North has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding North (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Finding North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Finding North worth watching?
- Finding North holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finding North?
- Finding North stars Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Jonathan Walker, Anne Bobby and Rebecca Creskoff.
- When was Finding North released?
- Finding North was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.