The North Star (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, The North Star is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Edouard Binet, an aimless Frenchman, has been travelling in North Africa for many years, and is sailing to Belgium. En route, he meets Sylvie Baron. He introduces her to Nemrod Lobetoum, a rich Egyptian carrying valuable jewelry, and Sylvie and Nemrod become friends. Their friendship escalates to love, which makes Edouard jealous. Days later, Edouard arrives at a rooming house owned by Mme. Louise Baron, Sylvie's mother, wearing blood-stained clothes. It appears that Nemrod was killed on a train after he arrived in France, but Edouard denies any knowledge of what happened. Sylvie suspects that Edouard is responsible for Nemrod's death, but by now her mother has become Edouard's ally.
Who’s in it. The North Star stars Simone Signoret as Mme Louise Baron, Philippe Noiret as Edouard Binet, Fanny Cottençon as Sylvie Baron and Julie Jézéquel as Antoinette Baron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The North Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The North Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The North Star tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The North Star (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The North Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The North Star worth watching?
- The North Star holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The North Star?
- The North Star stars Simone Signoret, Philippe Noiret, Fanny Cottençon, Julie Jézéquel and Liliana Gerace.
- When was The North Star released?
- The North Star was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.