The Wild North (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1952, The Wild North is an adventure, romance and western film directed by Andrew Marton, running about 97 minutes. “M-G-M's BIG Drama of Primitive Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Canadian mountains, a trapper goes on the run accused of a crime and is pursued by a rugged and determined lawman of the Royal North-West Mounted Police.
Who’s in it. The Wild North stars Stewart Granger as Jules Vincent, Wendell Corey as Constable Pedley, Cyd Charisse as Indian girl and Howard Petrie as Mike Brody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Wild North has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild North page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild North tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild North (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild North worth watching?
- The Wild North holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild North?
- The Wild North stars Stewart Granger, Wendell Corey, Cyd Charisse, Howard Petrie and Houseley Stevenson.
- When was The Wild North released?
- The Wild North was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.