Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights
Niko ja myrskyporojen arvoitus
Synopsis
Niko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.
Part of the Niko Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Matthew Whelan
Niko (voice)
Emma Jenkins
Stella (voice)
Paul Tylak
Prancer / Cupid / Siigur / Leo Lemming / Lasse Lemming / Lemmings (voice)
Roger Gregg
Einar / Dasher (voice)
Dermot Magennis
Julius & Ilmar (voice)
Aileen Mythen
Wilma / Olga / Lemmings (voice)
Lucy Smith
Lilli (voice)
Harry Weld-Moore
Jonni (voice)
Justin Daniels Anene
Morten (voice)
Brenda McDonald
Blitzen / Donner / Nillá (voice)
Mary Murray
Ilda / Lala Lemming (voice)
Susan Slott
Oona (voice)
Luke Griffin
Comet / Dancer / Gusto / Vixen (voice)
Michael Sheehan
Lenni (voice)
Cameron Simpson
Young Prancer (voice)
Evan O'Connor
Young Ilmar (voice)
Michelle Read
Leif / Lilly Lemming (voice)
Olivia Caffrey
Lalli Lemming (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kari Juusonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Marteinn Thorisson, Kari Juusonen, Hannu Tuomainen
- Original Score
- Eímear Noone, Craig Stuart Garfinkle
- Original Title
- Niko ja myrskyporojen arvoitus
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.9M
- Production Studios
- Anima Vitae, Cinemaker, Ulysses Filmproduktion, Moetion Films, A. Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kari Juusonen
Marteinn Thorisson, Kari Juusonen, Hannu Tuomainen
Eímear Noone, Craig Stuart Garfinkle
Benjamin Mercer
Hannu Tuomainen, Antti Haikala
Department Leadership Roster
Hannu Tuomainen
Producer
Antti Haikala
Producer
Marteinn Thorisson
Writer
Kari Juusonen
Director
Kari Juusonen
Writer
Hannu Tuomainen
Writer
Mikko Pitkänen
Production Design
Benjamin Mercer
Editor
Eímear Noone
Original Music Composer
Craig Stuart Garfinkle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights about?
Niko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.
Who directed Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights?
Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights was directed by Kari Juusonen.
Who stars in Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights?
The principal cast of Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights includes Matthew Whelan, Emma Jenkins, Paul Tylak, Roger Gregg, Dermot Magennis.
When was Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights released and how long is it?
Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights make at the box office?
Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights grossed $12.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights was composed by Eímear Noone, Craig Stuart Garfinkle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights?
Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).