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Aurora Borealis

2005, Drama, 1h 50m

40 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Deeply reminiscent of other, better films, Aurora Borealis nonetheless succeeds on the strength of winning performances from Sutherland and Jackson. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

IN his mid-20s, Minneapolis native Duncan Shorter (Joshua Jackson) still lacks direction in life, so when his grandfather (Donald Sutherland) falls ill, he takes a job as a handyman in his grandparents' residence so he can be near them. While there, he falls into a relationship with a free-spirited home-health nurse (Juliette Lewis) who can help him move toward self-realization.
  • Rating:
    R (Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James C.E. Burke
  • Writer:
    Brent Boyd
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $60.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Entitled Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson
Duncan
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Ronald
Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Kate
Louise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Ruth
Zack Ward
Zack Ward
Lindstrom
John Kapelos
John Kapelos
Stu
Steven Pasquale
Steven Pasquale
Jacob
Timm Sharp
Timm Sharp
Hacksetter
Tyler Labine
Tyler Labine
Finn
Tatum Knight
Tatum Knight
Bethany
Krista Bridges
Krista Bridges
Cara
Niamh Wilson
Niamh Wilson
Isabelle
James C.E. Burke
James C.E. Burke
Director
Brent Boyd
Brent Boyd
Writer
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Critic Reviews for Aurora Borealis

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Audience Reviews for Aurora Borealis

  • Jan 13, 2011
    A good script, well performed by a really good cast...including Juliette Lewis (I say this even though I am not a fan). I was very impressed with Joshua Jackson, and Donald Sutherland in this film. The main plot deals with mortality, growing old, and the love of family...all with a touch of saddness, and humor together. Nice movie.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 16, 2007
    well acted dramka. would reccomend
    Andrea C Super Reviewer
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