---
title: "Borealis"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/borealis-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 361678
imdb_id: "tt3630652"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Borealis (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/borealis-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Borealis is a 2015 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Sean Garrity. The film stars Jonas Chernick as Jonah Finn and Joey King as his daughter Aurora, alongside Emily Hampshire and Clé Bennett. The story follows Jonah, an unemployed gambler from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who has accrued a substantial debt and takes his estranged, pot-smoking, teenaged daughter on a dangerous road trip. Aurora suffers from a degenerative eye disease and a vision disorder that will eventually render her completely blind. Jonah takes her on this journey to Churchill, Manitoba, to show her the magnificent Northern Lights before her vision is completely lost. The film runs for one hour and thirty-five minutes and was released in Canada on September 5, 2015.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | CosmoGo |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Garrity
- **Networks / Studios**: Buffalo Gal Pictures, Banana-Moon Sky Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jonas Chernick** as *Jonah*
- **Joey King** as *Aurora*
- **Emily Hampshire** as *Kyla*
- **Clé Bennett** as *Brick*
- **Abbey Thickson** as *Leslie*
- **Rebecca Gibson** as *Dr. Singer*
- **Kevin Pollak** as *Tubby*
- **Greg Bryk** as *Hunter*
- **Jake Epstein** as *Fergus*
- **Stephen Eric McIntyre** as *Larry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Borealis online?
Borealis is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Borealis worth watching?
Borealis holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Borealis and when was it released?
Borealis is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Borealis?
Borealis was directed by Sean Garrity.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Borealis — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/361678)
- [Borealis (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borealis_(2015_film))
- [Borealis (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/361678-borealis/cast)
- [Borealis (2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3630652/)
- [Joey King](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*