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Northern Lights

1997 1h 31m Drama List
Reviews 50% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
When New Englander Frank (Tom Cavanagh) dies unexpectedly, his sister, Roberta (Diane Keaton), and his friend Ben (Maury Chaykin) travel to his adopted hometown for the funeral. Roberta and Ben are surprised to learn that Frank had a son -- and they're even more baffled by the news that they'll be expected to rearrange their lives and look after 9-year-old Jack (Joseph Cross). This bittersweet comedy finds Ben dithering over his duties, while Roberta demonstrates a knack for parenting. Read More Read Less

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Audience Member Even die hard Leann Rimes would be turned off by this as it offers absolutely nothing Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Such bad acting. Pretty much ruined a great book. Ugh. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member It was ok - liked the book more :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The story is just normal but I think it's not boring. The story is about finding the killer of the case from 15 years ago. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Surprising ending - it was not who I expected it to be. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Not crazy about love scene Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When New Englander Frank (Tom Cavanagh) dies unexpectedly, his sister, Roberta (Diane Keaton), and his friend Ben (Maury Chaykin) travel to his adopted hometown for the funeral. Roberta and Ben are surprised to learn that Frank had a son -- and they're even more baffled by the news that they'll be expected to rearrange their lives and look after 9-year-old Jack (Joseph Cross). This bittersweet comedy finds Ben dithering over his duties, while Roberta demonstrates a knack for parenting.
Director
Linda Yellen
Producer
Warren Carr
Production Co
Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m