North
“Ever wonder what your life would be like with different parents? A boy named North did.”
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.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-05
Top Cast
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Elijah Wood
North
Bruce Willis
Benevolent advisors / 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
Al
Matthew McCurley
Winchell
Reba McEntire
Ma Tex
John Ritter
Ward Nelson
Lauren Tom
Mrs. Ho
Abe Vigoda
Alaskan Grandpa
Keone Young
Governor Ho
Marc Shaiman
Piano Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.18x
-$32.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Zweibel, Andrew Scheinman
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Reiner
Alan Zweibel, Andrew Scheinman
Marc Shaiman
Adam Greenberg
Robert Leighton
Andrew Scheinman, Jeffrey Stott, Alan Zweibel, Rob Reiner
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Robert Leighton
Editor
Alan Zweibel
Screenplay
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Andrew Scheinman
Screenplay
J. Michael Riva
Production Design
Rob Reiner
Director
Alan Zweibel
Producer
Rob Reiner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North
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What is North about?
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.
Who directed North?
North was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in North?
The principal cast of North includes Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Lovitz.
When was North released and how long is it?
North was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of North?
North had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $7.2M at the worldwide box office (0.18 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North was composed by Marc Shaiman.
Is North based on a book or true story?
North is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Zweibel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for North?
North holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).