Movie

Silence of the North

★ 7.0(2)19811h 34m

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Where to watch Silence of the North

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Good to know

Director: Allan King
Release date: 1981-10-23
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Universal Pictures

About Silence of the North

Silence of the North is a 1981 movie in the Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Allan King, starring Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent and Tom Skerritt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Silence of the North in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.

Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Olive Frederickson

Gordon Pinsent

John Frederickson

Tom Skerritt

Walter Reamer

Colin Fox

Arthur Herriot

Jennifer McKinney

Little Olive Reamer

Donna Dobrijevic

Vala Reamer

Jeff Banks

Lewis Reamer

David Fox

Lea Goodwin

Frank C. Turner

Young Man

Themes & keywords

canadaisolationwildernessbased on true storyconflictsemi autobiographicalfrozen tundra

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silence of the North in Canada?+

Silence of the North is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Silence of the North on Netflix?+

Silence of the North is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Silence of the North?+

Silence of the North has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Silence of the North?+

Silence of the North stars Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent, Tom Skerritt, Colin Fox and Jennifer McKinney.

When did Silence of the North come out?+

Silence of the North is a 1981 movie directed by Allan King.

What genre is Silence of the North?+

Silence of the North is Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Silence of the North?+

Silence of the North was directed by Allan King.