Nanook of the North (1922)
Kernel Score: 78% · 322 ratings
Genres: Documentary, Drama
Released: 1922-06-11
Runtime: 79 minutes
Where to watch Nanook of the North
- Stream: Philo, GuideDoc, Eternal Family, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
This pioneering documentary film depicts the lives of the indigenous Inuit people of Canada's northern Quebec region. Although the production contains some fictional elements, it vividly shows how its resourceful subjects survive in such a harsh climate, revealing how they construct their igloo homes and find food by hunting and fishing. The film also captures the beautiful, if unforgiving, frozen landscape of the Great White North, far removed from conventional civilization.
Nanook of the North parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Nanook of the North is an early documentary depicting the harsh daily survival life of an Inuit family in the Arctic.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes hunting scenes with harpoons and depictions of harsh, dangerous survival conditions including walrus and animal hunting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robert Flaherty
Cast
- Allakariallak as Nanook
- Alice Nevalinga as Nanook's Wife - the Smiling One
- Cunayou as Cunayou - Nanook's Daughter
- Allegoo as Allegoo - Nanook's Son
- Allee as Allee - Nanook's Son
Nanook of the North FAQ
Is Nanook of the North good?
Nanook of the North has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 322 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Nanook of the North?
In the US you can stream Nanook of the North on Philo, GuideDoc, Eternal Family and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fandango at Home, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Nanook of the North OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Nanook of the North is an early documentary depicting the harsh daily survival life of an Inuit family in the Arctic.
What movies are like Nanook of the North?
If you liked Nanook of the North, try Earth, C.R.A.Z.Y., Mommy and Stories We Tell.