Mr. North (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Mr. North is a comedy and drama film directed by Danny Huston, running about 93 minutes. “Some say he's a miracle man. Some say he's a fraud. You are about to meet a most unusual young man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
Who’s in it. Mr. North stars Anthony Edwards as Theophilus North, Robert Mitchum as Mr. Bosworth, Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Cranston and Harry Dean Stanton as Henry Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Mr. North has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. North (1988)?
- In US, Mr. North is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. North worth watching?
- Mr. North holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Mr. North?
- Mr. North stars Anthony Edwards, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton and Anjelica Huston.
- When was Mr. North released?
- Mr. North was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.