North

North

1994 · 87 min · EN · PG · 5.0 (284 votes)
Dir. Rob Reiner · Starring Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Lovitz, Alan Arkin · Music Marc Shaiman

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

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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.

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A whimsical journey of a boy seeking connection. It feels like a warm hug, with a touch of magical realism and a hopeful search for belonging. Perfect for a cozy family watch.

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