Long Way North (Tout en haut du monde) (2016)
87%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Smart and refreshingly free of sentimentality, Long Way North takes viewers on a beautifully animated adventure grounded in fully realized characters and genuine emotion
Long Way North is a visually stunning film that will make you want to pack your bags and head to the Arctic. With a strong feminist message, it’s perfect for families with young girls who want to see a brave and determined heroine. Plus, who doesn’t love a good adventure on the high seas? While some critics may find it lacking in tension, I found it to be a refreshing palette cleanser from the usual animated fare. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!
Production Company(ies)
Otto Preminger Films,
Distributor
Shout! Factory
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for some peril and mild language
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:1h 21m
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Language(s):French, English
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Country of origin:Denmark, France
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2016 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2017
Genre(s)
Adventure/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Christa Théret, Féodor Atkine, Thomas Sagols, Rémi Caillebot, Audrey Sablé, Antony Hickling, directed by Rémi Chayé, written by Claire Paoletti, Patricia Valeix, genre Adventure, Drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Mekeisha Madden Toby, J.R Jones, Roxana Hadadi, Steve Davis, Kate Taylor, Matthew Lickona, Steven Prokopy, Rachel Wagner, Daniel de Partearroyo, Glenn Heath Jr., Matthew Bond, MPAA rating PG, produced by Ron Dyens, Henri Magalon, Russian girl, North Pole, French (France), Shout! Factory
Worldwide gross: $60,352
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $74,384
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,051
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 8,112
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Féodor Atkine – Oloukine (Voice)
Thomas Sagols – Katch (Voice)
Rémi Caillebot – Larson (Voice)
Audrey Sablé – Nadya (Voice)
Antony Hickling – Larson (Voice)
Director(s)
Rémi Chayé
Writer(s)
Claire Paoletti, Patricia Valeix, Claire Paoletti, Patricia Valeix
Producer(s)
Ron Dyens, Henri Magalon
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (54) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (53) | Rotten (1)
All in all, Long Way North is an ocularly gratifying film with a feminist message that is easy to embrace.
December 15, 2016 | Rating: B-
Mekeisha Madden Toby
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
Smart, exciting, and sharply characterized, this French-Danish animation is family entertainment of the highest order.
December 15, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
The beautifully animated Long Way North has an attention to detail visually that evens out some clichés, making it a must-watch for families with young girls.
October 28, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5
Roxana Hadadi
Chesapeake Family Magazine
TOP CRITIC
The lovely Long Way North is an old-fashioned animated movie, but don’t let its unfussy execution fool you.
October 20, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Beautifully animated with a delightful paper cutout and oil-crayon look that delicately conjures up ice, snow and fog.
October 14, 2016 | Rating: 3/4
Kate Taylor
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
What it lacks in invention and tension, it makes up in painterly beauty and a kind of tough sweetness that is never in danger of spoiling into sentimentality.
October 13, 2016 | Rating: 2/5
Matthew Lickona
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
Suitable for children, the movie is certainly different in terms of its subject matter from your standard-issue animated work.
April 29, 2020
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
We need independent visually unique voices in animation so I hope you will seek out films like Long Way North and give them your support.
April 4, 2019 | Rating: B+
Rachel Wagner
rachelsreviews.net
Sympathetic characters, action on the high seas, frozen landscapes… and an unforgettable heroine. [Full review in Spanish]
January 11, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Daniel de Partearroyo
Cinemanía (Spain)
Feels like a wise palette cleanser from a bygone era that reminds us how to lead a fulfilling life.
August 22, 2018
Glenn Heath Jr.
San Diego CityBeat
It’s promising, but the animation is simple, the British voice cast under-powered, and neither penicillin nor modern CPR surely have any part in a story set in 1882.
October 23, 2017 | Rating: 2/5
Matthew Bond
The Mail on Sunday (UK)
Yeah, Long Way North is basically a Russian Moana.
July 6, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Liam Maguren
Flicks.co.nz…
Plot
1882, Saint Petersburg. Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat, has always been fascinated by her grandfather’s life as an adventurer. A renowned explorer, he designed a magnificent arctic ship, but he hasn’t returned from his last expedition to the North Pole. To save her family’s honor, Sasha runs away. Headed towards the Great North, she follows her grandfather’s trail in search of his famous ship.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels review for Long Way North.
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