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title: "Nanook of the North"
year: 1922
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nanook-of-the-north-1922"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 669
imdb_id: "tt0013427"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 337
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nanook of the North (1922) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nanook-of-the-north-1922

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Nanook of the North.
Year: 1922.
Director: Robert J. Flaherty.
Cast/Subjects: Allakariallak, Alice Nevalinga, Cunayou, Allegoo, Nanook and his family.
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Silent.
Subject Matter: Lives of the indigenous Inuit people (also referred to as Eskimo) in Canada's northern Quebec region or the Arctic Circle/Hudson Bay region.
Plot/Content: Shows how subjects survive in a harsh climate, constructing igloo homes, hunting, fishing, trading, and migrations. Depicts the frozen landscape of the Great White North.
Production Details: Flaherty spent one year following the lives of Nanook and his family. The production contains some fictional elements.
Significance: Pioneering documentary, silent predecessor to the modern documentary, first large film shot in the Arctic, first full-length anthropological

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, GuideDoc, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, HBO Max | Kanopy, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | GuideDoc | Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | GuideDoc | Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Flaherty
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Frères Revillon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nanook of the North online?
Nanook of the North is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, GuideDoc, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nanook of the North worth watching?
Nanook of the North holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 337 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nanook of the North and when was it released?
Nanook of the North is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1922. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nanook of the North?
Nanook of the North was directed by Robert Flaherty.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nanook of the North — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/669)
- [Nanook of the North (1922) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0013427/)
- [Nanook of the North | stummfilm.at](https://www.stummfilm.at/Nanook.html)
- [Nanook of the North (1922) - Robert J. Flaherty | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Watch Nanook of the North (1922) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Nanook of the North - DMZ International Documentary Film Festival - DMZ Docs](https://www.dmzdocs.com/eng/addon/00000002/history_film_view.asp?m_idx=102954&QueryYear=2023)

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