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Movie Info

Release Date: February 12, 2005
Runtime: 126 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $25,224,242
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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70%
Tomatometer
68
68/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.2/10
TMDB
726 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
47,366 votes
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North Country

2005

"Strength rises from the coldest places."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Class Action? 🇪🇸 ES: En tierra de hombres? 🇫🇷 FR: L'affaire Josey Aimes? 🇵🇹 PT: North Country - Terra Fria? 🇮🇹 IT: North Country - Storia di Josey? All international titles (17) →
Drama 126 min 7.3/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2006 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Frances McDormand
2006 Oscars Best Actress Charlize Theron

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $25,224,242
Profit -$-9,775,758
ROI -27.9% (0.7x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about North Country

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  • Charlize Theron underwent a significant physical transformation for her role, gaining weight and adopting a more rugged appearance to portray the struggles of her character.

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  • The film features a notable soundtrack that includes songs by artists such as Joan Baez and Bruce Springsteen, reflecting the themes of resilience and struggle.

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  • During a pivotal scene, the character played by Frances McDormand accidentally drops a wrench, which was not scripted; the moment was kept in the film to enhance the authenticity of the workplace environment.

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  • The film draws parallels with other works that address social justice, such as 'Norma Rae', as both films highlight the fight against workplace discrimination.

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  • In one scene, there is a subtle reference to the historical context of women in labor movements, which can be seen as a nod to the real-life struggles faced by women in various industries.

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  • The production faced challenges in recreating the harsh conditions of mining life, leading the crew to consult with actual miners to ensure authenticity in the depiction of their daily routines.

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