Northbound
Synopsis
An octogenarian rogue named Arthur enlists his grandson Kevin to help him escape a nursing home. What ensues, as Kevin chauffeurs him from Arizona to Canada, goes way off the map. The two pick up a mysterious and dangerous woman and as the miles tick by, love begins to bloom, bullets fly, and Arthur tries to convince his grandson to carry on the family whiskey business. As they approach their destination, Arthur reveals he has secrets and sins to atone for on this madcap journey to redemption.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Scoular
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashlin Halfnight
- Original Title
- Northbound
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- GateHouse Productions, Lumanity Productions, Beyond the Frame, Northbound Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Scoular
Ashlin Halfnight
Peter Menzies Jr.
Saad Siddiqui, William Scoular, Robert Budreau, Jason Ross Jallet, Andrew Bronfman
Department Leadership Roster
William Scoular
Director
Ashlin Halfnight
Writer
Saad Siddiqui
Producer
William Scoular
Producer
Robert Budreau
Producer
Jason Ross Jallet
Producer
Andrew Bronfman
Producer
Peter Menzies Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Northbound.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northbound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Northbound about?
An octogenarian rogue named Arthur enlists his grandson Kevin to help him escape a nursing home. What ensues, as Kevin chauffeurs him from Arizona to Canada, goes way off the map. The two pick up a mysterious and dangerous woman and as the miles tick by, love begins to bloom, bullets fly, and Arthur tries to convince his grandson to carry on the family whiskey business. As they approach their destination, Arthur reveals he has secrets and sins to atone for on this madcap journey to redemption.
Who directed Northbound?
Northbound was directed by William Scoular.
Who stars in Northbound?
The principal cast of Northbound includes Bruce Dern, Hunter Parrish, Julia Fox, Joanna Cassidy, Russell Peters.
When was Northbound released and how long is it?
Northbound was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northbound?
Northbound holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).