The North Water (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2021, The North Water is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey with a murderous psychopath. In search of redemption, his story becomes a harsh struggle for survival in the Arctic wasteland.
Who’s in it. The North Water stars Colin Farrell as Henry Drax, Jack O'Connell as Patrick Sumner, Kieran Urquhart as Jones and Roland Møller as Otto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The North Water has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The North Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of The North Water tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The North Water (2021)?
- In US, The North Water is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The North Water worth watching?
- The North Water holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The North Water?
- The North Water stars Colin Farrell, Jack O'Connell, Kieran Urquhart, Roland Møller and Philip Hill-Pearson.
- When was The North Water released?
- The North Water was released in 2021.