North Country(2005)
“All she wanted was to make a living... Instead she made history.”
Overview
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States — 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.
Director
Niki Caro
Studio
Participant
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Charlize Theron
as Josey Aimes
Frances McDormand
as Glory
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
Elle Peterson
as Karen Aimes
Michelle Monaghan
as Sherry
Linda Emond
as Leslie Conlin
James Cada
as Don Pearson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Participant • Nick Wechsler Productions • Industry Entertainment Partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch North Country?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for North Country (2005).
What is North Country about?▼
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States — 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.
Who directed North Country?▼
North Country was directed by Niki Caro and released in 2005. It is a drama film.
How long is North Country?▼
North Country has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in North Country?▼
The cast of North Country includes Charlize Theron as Josey Aimes, Frances McDormand as Glory, Woody Harrelson as Bill White, Sean Bean as Kyle, Jeremy Renner as Bobby Sharp and more.
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