Norm of the North (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Norm of the North is a 2016 animated comedy directed by Trevor Wall, starring Bill Nighy, Colm Meaney and Heather Graham. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $30.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Trevor Wall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Norm of the North About?
The premise of Norm of the North without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic polar bear named Norm travels from the Arctic to New York City to stop a greedy developer from destroying his home and building luxury condos. Along the way, he teams up with a group of mischievous lemmings. Together, they face challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery as Norm strives to protect his icy habitat and confront the forces of big business.
Norm of the North Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- snow adventure
- norm of the north character
- anthropomorphic polar bear
- anthropomorphic moose
- tourist
- killer whale
- shooting a commercial
- video call
- director
- seagull
- lemming
- reference to alfred hitchcock
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- reference to martin scorsese
- model home
- massage
- manicure
- sushi
- tranquilizer gun
- councilwoman
- tranquilizer dart
- secret elevator
- blimp
- man with a ponytail
- grandfather grandson relationship
- helicopter
- reference to socrates
- slimehouse
- reindeer
- orca
- father son relationship
- girl
- girl wears eyeglasses
- restaurant
- flatulence
- dancing
- vacuum
- shrekcore
- friend
- talking bear
- roar
- cg animation
- slapstick comedy
- new york city
- mascot
- crooked land developer
- chase
- sea
- ocean
- animal
- talking animal
Norm of the North Cast
Bill Nighy leads the cast, with Colm Meaney and Heather Graham. Directed by Trevor Wall; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Trevor Wall
Also Starring in Norm of the North
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Critics gave Norm of the North 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.4/10.
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IMDb 3.4 /10
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 1.4
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TMDB 46% User score
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Letterboxd 1.4 /5
57 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.5 /5
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Norm of the North Plot Summary
What happens in Norm of the North from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Norm, the polar bear and heir to the Arctic throne, finds himself on an unexpected journey. As the son of the king, he inherits a unique gift—the ability to communicate with humans—much like his grandfather. Unfortunately, this remarkable trait makes him an outcast among his peers, leaving him reliant on the friendship of Socrates, a sagacious bird, and Elizabeth, a lovely female polar bear who captures his heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Norm of the North, scene by scene
Norm of the North Box Office
Norm of the North grossed $30.7 million worldwide. $17.1 million came from the US and Canada and $13.7 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.7M
- US & Canada
- $17.1M
- International
- $13.7M
Norm of the North Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Norm of the North.
How Well Do You Know Norm of the North?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What unique gift does Norm, the polar bear, possess?
Norm of the North Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “빅-NOTN” and “Đầu Gấu Bắc Cực”.
- Also known as
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- 빅-NOTN
- Đầu Gấu Bắc Cực
- Norman del norte
- Il viaggio di Norm
- Ο Πολικός Αρκούδος και οι Ανίκητοι
- Norm, az északi
- נורם בעיר הגדולה
- Misiek w Nowym Jorku
- 빅
- Normand du Nord
- Norm e os Invencíveis
- Norm - König der Arktis
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- Ledová sezóna
- 北极移民
- Норм и Несокрушимые
- En isbjørn i New York
- Норм та Незламні
- Norm y los invencibles
- Karlar Kralı Norm
- 北極熊諾姆
- Norm - O Herói do Ártico
- Medo sa sjevera
- Норм - полярният мечок
- Ľadová sezóna
- Norm de la Polul Nord
- نورم از قطب شمال
- En isbjörn i New York
- Polārlācis Norms
- Jääkaru Norm
- Normas, lokys is siaures
- Меда са севера
- Iparraldeko Norman
- Nonni norðursins, ნორმი ჩრდილოეთიდან
- Medo s severa
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Movies Like Norm of the North
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Norm of the North FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Norm of the North, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Norm of the North?
Norm of the North runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Norm of the North released?
Norm of the North was released on January 15, 2016.
Who directed Norm of the North?
Norm of the North was directed by Trevor Wall.
Who is in the cast of Norm of the North?
Norm of the North stars Bill Nighy, Colm Meaney and Heather Graham, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Norm of the North make at the box office?
Norm of the North grossed $30.7 million worldwide ($17.1 million domestic, $13.7 million international).
How is Norm of the North rated?
Norm of the North has 3.4/10 on IMDb, 21 on Metacritic, 46% on TMDB and 1.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Norm of the North have a post-credit scene?
No. Norm of the North has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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