Movie

North

“Ever wonder what your life would be like with different parents? A boy named North did.”

★ 5.1(278)19941h 27m

North is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch North

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Rob Reiner
Release date: 1994-07-22
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $7,182,747
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

North — trailer

About North

North is a 1994 movie in the Comedy, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis and Jason Alexander. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 278 viewers. Below you can see where to watch North in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.

Cast

Elijah Wood

North

Bruce Willis

Narrator (voice)

Jason Alexander

North's Dad

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

North's Mom

Jon Lovitz

Arthur Belt

Alan Arkin

Judge Buckle

Dan Aykroyd

Pa Tex

Kathy Bates

Alaskan Mom

Graham Greene

Alaskan Dad

Faith Ford

Donna Nelson

Robert Costanzo

Matthew McCurley

Winchell

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipchild prodigyyoung boytravelbased on children's book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch North in Canada?+

In Canada, North is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is North on Netflix?+

North is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is North?+

North has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in North?+

North stars Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jon Lovitz.

When did North come out?+

North is a 1994 movie directed by Rob Reiner.

What genre is North?+

North is Comedy, Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed North?+

North was directed by Rob Reiner.