North

1994, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 28m

35 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Laden with schmaltz and largely bereft of evident narrative purpose, North represents an early major disappointment from previously sure-handed director Rob Reiner. Read critic reviews

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North (Elijah Wood) is a talented and bright kid, but his mom (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and dad (Jason Alexander) are utterly preoccupied with other things in their lives, leaving him largely ignored. Advised by a mysterious man (Bruce Willis) who pops up on occasion, North decides to legally separate himself from his parents and goes on a search across the globe for the ideal mother and father. Unfortunately for the young boy, most of the people that he meets have very little potential.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Rob Reiner
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Elijah Wood
North
Bruce Willis
Narrator
Jon Lovitz
Arthur Belt
Matthew McCurley
Winchell
Alan Arkin
Judge Buckle
Richard Belzer
Barker
Abe Vigoda
Alaskan Grandpa
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
North's Mom
Jason Alexander
North's Dad
Kathy Bates
Alaskan Mom
Graham Greene
Alaskan Dad
Reba McEntire
Ma Tex
Dan Aykroyd
Pa Tex
Kelly McGillis
Amish Mom
Alexander Godunov
Amish Dad
Faith Ford
Donna Nelson
John Ritter
Ward Nelson
Lauren Tom
Mrs. Ho
Keone Young
Governor Ho
Robert Costanzo
Al
Rob Reiner
Director
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