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Northern Lights 2009

Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Director
Mike Robe
Networks
Stephanie Germain Productions, Mandalay Television, Nora NL Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 37 votes TV MovieDramaMysteryRomance Released
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What is Northern Lights?

Topic: Film "Northern Lights" (2009). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2009
Status
Released
Runtime
120 minutes
Release date
Mar 21, 2009
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada
Studios
Stephanie Germain Productions, Mandalay Television, Nora NL Productions
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Mystery, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 37 votes
Episode runtime
~120 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Stephanie Germain Productions, Mandalay Television, Nora NL Productions
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Topic: Film "Northern Lights" (2009).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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[1] TMDB: 2009 film, released 03/21/2009 (US), TV Movie, Drama, Mystery, Romance, 2h. Nate Burns moves from Baltimore police to Alaska to be a small-town sheriff. Romance with Meg Galligan. Meg's father found dead, murder investigation.
[2] Wikipedia: Also known as Nora Roberts' Northern Lights. Directed by Mike Robe. Stars Eddie Cibrian, LeAnn Rimes, and Rosanna Arquette. Based on 2004 Nora Roberts novel. Part of Nora Roberts 2009 movie collection.
[3] IMDb: Cast and crew credits.
[4] Plex: Nate Burns is chief of police in Lunacy, Alaska. Moving to get away from traumatic death of partner in Baltimore. Meets Meg, independent bush pilot. Meg's father found dead in a mountain cave.
[5] Film at Lincoln Center: Describes a different film (1979 winner of Camera d'Or). *Ignore this for the

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“A former Baltimore officer seeks peace in Alaska until a murder investigation disrupts his quiet life.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a transition from urban Baltimore to the remote setting of Lunacy, Alaska
  • Combines elements of mystery, drama, and romance
  • Follows a protagonist attempting to recover from the traumatic death of a partner
Keep in mind
  • The plot centers on a standard murder investigation involving a local resident

Watch it if you enjoy stories about law enforcement officers starting over in remote locations.

This two-hour TV movie blends drama and mystery with a romantic subplot.

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Where can I stream Northern Lights (2009)?

The movie is available to watch online via Plex.

Is Northern Lights (2009) worth watching?

It may appeal to viewers who enjoy mysteries set in Alaska featuring a protagonist seeking a fresh start.

What is the duration of the film?

The movie has a runtime of 2 hours.

Is this a series with multiple episodes?

No, this is a TV movie rather than an episodic series.

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