Finding North

Released Jun 4, 1998

1h 33m

Comedy

Drama

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33%

12 Reviews

Tomatometer

43%

1,000+ Ratings

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A woman meets her ideal man who she doesn't know is gay. He is naked on the Brooklyn Bridge ready to take his life. He doesn't end up doing so and the two take a road trip and help each other through their troubles and issues. "Finding North" is an offbeat love story between two people from completely different worlds. It's about finding what you need, even from places you don't expect.

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

There’s a decided aura of contrivance in the way Wexler sets up her story, but it gets better and better as it goes along, with Makkena at last able to break through her stereotyped role.

Mar 18, 2024

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Xan Brooks

Independent (UK)

A carousel of quirky characters, kooky misunderstandings and cute philosophising.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 13, 2023

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Lisa Kennedy

Out Magazine

In the end, Finding North is not unlike its heroine: big-hearted and unbelievably flawed.

May 25, 2022

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

A disappointing film

Rated: C-

Aug 13, 2011

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Film Threat

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Linda Cook

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Rated: 0/5

Feb 9, 2003

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Audience Member

Cute, funny, sad - a good film for when you have nothing else to do.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

A) It's like watching an hour-and-a-half-long short on AtomFilms. B) Turns out that "PS: I Love You" is a remake.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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ian e

despite some continuíty problems, it is a touching story about finding closure, finding something to live for, finding north when one can't go any further south...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Well done! A love story with a twist. Acting was great. One of the best movies I have seen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

fiercely independent film about a gay man and a crazy woman exploring the nature of human relations in Denton. Yeah, its in Denton, but that doesn't make it much better. There are some touching moments, but its a bit overacted and canned. All the Texans are kind of one dimensional.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Interesting film. Honestly bought it to see why the man was naked. Had a somewhat funny story line.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Tanya Wexler

Director

Wendy Makkena

Rhonda Portelli

John Benjamin Hickey

Travis Furlong

Jonathan Walker

Bobby

Angela Pietropinto

Mrs. Portelli

Freddie Roman

Mr. Portelli

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Synopsis

A woman meets her ideal man who she doesn't know is gay. He is naked on the Brooklyn Bridge ready to take his life. He doesn't end up doing so and the two take a road trip and help each other through their troubles and issues. "Finding North" is an offbeat love story between two people from completely different worlds. It's about finding what you need, even from places you don't expect.

Director: Tanya Wexler
Producer: Hal Kessler
Screenwriter: Kim Powers
Distributor: Cowboy Pictures
Production Co: Redeemable Features
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 1998, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jun 17, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.9K
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)