Northern Comfort
Synopsis
A special forces veteran, an uptight property developer, an influencer with half a million followers and an incompetent instructor are thrown together on a high-end fear of flying course. The course's final challenge is an experience flight from London to Iceland, which ends up being a horrendous ordeal. Lost in Iceland, freezing and terrified, they must find a way of facing their fears and working together to spread their wings... and fly.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
Top Cast
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Lydia Leonard
Sarah
Timothy Spall
Edward
Ella Rumpf
Coco
Simon Manyonda
Charles
Emun Elliott
Tom
Sverrir Gudnason
Alfons
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Dries
Rob Delaney
Ralph
Gina Bramhill
Liz
Ashley McGuire
Esther
Ahd Tamimi
Male flight attendant
Naveed Khan
David
Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon
Bartender
Nick Blakeley
Architect
Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir
Information desk clerk
Graham Littlewood
Passenger with book
Rene Costa
Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Gillian Vassilliou
Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$186K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobias Munthe, Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson
- Original Score
- Daníel Bjarnason
- Original Title
- Northern Comfort
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Iceland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic, Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $186K
- Production Studios
- Netop Films, One Two Films, Good Chaos, Film4 Productions, ZDF, ARTE, ARTE, RÚV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
Tobias Munthe, Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson
Daníel Bjarnason
Niels Thastum
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Ben Coren, Tobias Munthe, Christoph Lange, Yohann Comte, Pierre Mazars
Department Leadership Roster
Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
Director
Tobias Munthe
Writer
Daníel Bjarnason
Original Music Composer
Kristján Loðmfjörð
Editor
Niels Thastum
Director of Photography
Grímar Jónsson
Producer
Eggert Ketilsson
Production Design
Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
Writer
Hulda Helgadóttir
Production Design
Halldór Laxness Halldórsson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality • Threat
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Comfort
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What is Northern Comfort about?
A special forces veteran, an uptight property developer, an influencer with half a million followers and an incompetent instructor are thrown together on a high-end fear of flying course. The course's final challenge is an experience flight from London to Iceland, which ends up being a horrendous ordeal. Lost in Iceland, freezing and terrified, they must find a way of facing their fears and working together to spread their wings... and fly.
Who directed Northern Comfort?
Northern Comfort was directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson.
Who stars in Northern Comfort?
The principal cast of Northern Comfort includes Lydia Leonard, Timothy Spall, Ella Rumpf, Simon Manyonda, Emun Elliott.
When was Northern Comfort released and how long is it?
Northern Comfort was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Northern Comfort make at the box office?
Northern Comfort grossed $186K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Northern Comfort?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northern Comfort was composed by Daníel Bjarnason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Northern Comfort?
Northern Comfort holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).