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Northern Lights

  • TV Movie
  • 19971997
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
262
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Northern Lights (1997)
Drama
A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.A stranger's call informs Roberta (Diane Keaton) that her estranged brother Frank has died in a small town under bizarre circumstances. Ben, his best friend from college, also gets the call.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
262
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Linda Yellen
  • Writers
    • John Hoffman(play)
    • Kevin Kane(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Joseph Cross
  • Director
    • Linda Yellen
  • Writers
    • John Hoffman(play)
    • Kevin Kane(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Joseph Cross
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Roberta Blumstein
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Ben Rubadue
    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Jack
    Kathleen York
    Kathleen York
    • Daphne
    John Hoffman
    • Joe Scarlotti
    Crystal Verge
    Crystal Verge
    • Aggie
    John R. Taylor
    • Arthur
    Sheila Patterson
    • Arlene
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Willard
    Tom Cavanagh
    Tom Cavanagh
    • Frank
    • (as Thomas Cavanaugh)
    Peter Wilds
    • Ratman
    Chilton Crane
    Chilton Crane
    • Margaret
    Sheila Moore
    Sheila Moore
    • Louise
    Alexander Pollock
    • Bobby
    Leam Blackwood
    • Emmet
    • (as Liam Blackwood)
    Zahf Paroo
    Zahf Paroo
    • Young Manager
    • (as Zahf Haju)
    David Avalon
    David Avalon
    • Toilet Paper Man
    • (as David Paul Grove)
    Phillip Hazel
    • Skipper
    • Director
      • Linda Yellen
    • Writers
      • John Hoffman(play) (teleplay)
      • Kevin Kane(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      This was the first Disney Channel Original Movie. However, the network has since repudiated its status and as of 2016 the film is no longer considered canon.
    • Connections
      References The Twilight Zone (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Fever
      Written by Otis Blackwell (as John Davenport) and Eddie Cooley

      Published by Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Co., Inc.

    User reviews4

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    10/10
    Wonderful film, totally magic; agree with all comments made. I've been trying to get it for 11 years, and failed to date March 25 2009!
    I loved this film, and I've been trying to get a copy of it for 11 years. Alas, without any success at all!! I've seen the comments of Court_TV_fan600, and totally agree with everything said: It contains a magic which is rare. It is a comedy like no other - sad, surreal and with lots of meaning. I've read some negative comments about Dianne Keaton's performance, but I think she plays a GREAT comedy part in this: a busy New Yorker who doesn't really have time to leave the city, but she goes to the town, and, at first, 'sticks out like a sore thumb' in the small town. It's great to follow the film and see how she gets to love the place, the people and the child. Joseph Cross Plays an excellent part, too. Oh, how I wish I could see it again! Does anyone know where I can get a copy? Could you have one made for me? I'd be happy to pay you in advance. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I LONG to see it again and share it with my four kids. David (Wales, UK)
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    • dallisondavid
    • Mar 25, 2009

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • L'aurora boreal
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • Blue Relief Productions
      • Disney Channel
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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