Norm of the North

"Bear to be different"

Jan 15 2016 PG 1h 30m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Polar bear Norm and his three Arctic lemming buddies are forced out into the world once their icy home begins melting and breaking apart. Landing in New York, Norm begins life anew as a performing corporate mascot, only to discover that his new employers are directly responsible for the destruction of his polar home.

Plot

Norm the polar bear is the son of the king of the Arctic. In his youth, he develops the ability to speak to humans, a trait shared by his grandfather. Because of this, he is made an outcast from the other animals, only being accepted by Socrates, a wise bird, and Elizabeth, a female polar bear whom Norm is in love with. Years later, Norm's grandfather has disappeared and human tourists are filling the Arctic. Socrates shows Norm and three Arctic lemmings a luxury condo that has been installed on the ice. Inside this condo is Vera, a representative for wealthy developer Mr. Greene. After Norm saves Vera from an avalanche, Mr. Greene tells her to find an actor to play a polar bear for their campaign. Socrates convinces Norm and the lemmings to stow away on a ship to New York City..

Written by

Malcolm T. Goldman, Steven Altiere, Daniel Altiere

Directed by

Trevor Wall, Lisa Ortiz

Production Countries

Ireland, United States of America, India

Production Companies

Lionsgate, Telegael, Assemblage Entertainment, Splash Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
10,386
Average Rating
3.4 out of 10
Metascore
21
Popularity
NA