North Country (2005) movie poster

North Country (2005)

"All she wanted was to make a living... Instead she made history."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 69% (RT: 70%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (724 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Charlize Theron as Josey Aimes
Woody Harrelson as Bill White
Sean Bean as Kyle
Jeremy Renner as Bobby Sharp
Richard Jenkins as Hank Aimes
Sissy Spacek as Alice Aimes
Thomas Curtis as Sammy Aimes
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 724 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 69%.
Overview
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States โ€” Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of North Country, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Charlize Theron spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

North Country is a 2005 drama film directed by Niki Caro. A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States โ€” Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.

The film has been rated by 724 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, North Country delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

North Country (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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