Norm of the North (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 2016, Norm of the North is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Trevor Wall, running about 86 minutes. “Bear to be different” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Polar bear Norm and his three Arctic lemming buddies are forced out into the world once their icy home begins melting and breaking apart. Landing in New York, Norm begins life anew as a performing corporate mascot, only to discover that his new employers are directly responsible for the destruction of his polar home.
Who’s in it. Norm of the North stars Rob Schneider as Norm (voice), Maya Feltheimer as Olympia (voice), Ken Jeong as Mr. Greene (voice) and Loretta Devine as Tamecia (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Norm of the North has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $17.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Norm of the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Norm of the North tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Norm of the North (2016)?
- In US, Norm of the North is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Norm of the North worth watching?
- Norm of the North holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Norm of the North?
- Norm of the North stars Rob Schneider, Maya Feltheimer, Ken Jeong, Loretta Devine and Heather Graham.
- When was Norm of the North released?
- Norm of the North was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
