Northfork (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Northfork is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Michael Polish, running about 103 minutes. “We are all angels. It is what we do with our wings that separates us.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The year is 1955, and a great flood is coming to Northfork, Montana. A new hydroelectric dam is about to be installed in the mountains above the town, ready to submerge the valley in the name of progress. It is the charge of a six-man Evacuation Committee to relocate the townsfolk to higher ground. Most have duly departed, but a few stubborn stragglers remain – among them a priest caring for a sickly orphan, a boy whose fevered visions are leading him to believe he is a member of a roaming band of lost angels desperately searching for a way home.

Who’s in it. Northfork stars James Woods as Walter O'Brien, Nick Nolte as Father Harlan, Claire Forlani as Mrs. Hadfield and Daryl Hannah as Flower Hercules, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Northfork has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Northfork page.

If you liked it. Fans of Northfork tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.