Overview
A young aristocrat embarks on a daring journey to restore her family's honor and uncover her grandfather's fate.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- uplifting
- sincere
- adventurous
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's expressive animation, adventurous storytelling, and sweet fairy-tale quality, while finding it effective as a family-oriented coming-of-age journey.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sasha leaves Saint Petersburg and follows her grandfather's Arctic trail, gaining independence through the journey.
Sasha searches the North for her grandfather's famous Arctic ship after his disappearance.
The film's hand-crafted animation emphasizes expansive snow, ice, sea, and sky through bold graphic compositions.
Sasha runs away from her aristocratic household to protect her family's honor and pursue an expedition traditionally associated with men.
Films like Long Way North, and why
Kiki's Delivery Service
animated coming of age adventure driven by a young protagonist's dangerous journey through spectacular natural environments
The Secret of Kells
family-friendly animated adventure combining self-discovery, resourcefulness, and an emotionally warm quest
The Breadwinner
stylized animated expedition narrative with youthful determination, historical atmosphere, and wintry visual grandeur
The Polar Express
classic family adventure centered on exploration, perseverance, and a child confronting an unfamiliar world
Movie Details
- Director
- Rémi Chayé
- Release Date
- 2015-12-10
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (189)
Cast
- Christa Théret
- Féodor Atkine
- Audrey Sablé
- Thomas Sagols
- Rémi Caillebot
- Loïc Houdré
- Fabien Briche
- Rémi Bichet
- Juliette Degenne
- Bruno Magne
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Long Way North about?
- A determined young aristocrat crosses the Arctic wilderness to recover her missing grandfather’s legacy and restore her family’s honor.
- What is Long Way North like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Long Way North as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Long Way North violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Long Way North as mild.
- What did critics think of Long Way North?
- Critics broadly praised the film's expressive animation, adventurous storytelling, and sweet fairy-tale quality, while finding it effective as a family-oriented coming-of-age journey.
- Which films are like Long Way North?
- Films with a similar feel include Kiki's Delivery Service, The Secret of Kells, The Breadwinner, and The Polar Express.
- How long is Long Way North?
- Long Way North runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch Long Way North?
- In United States, Long Way North streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
