The North Star
2016, English. Directed by Thomas K. Phillips.
A Perilous Journey to Freedom (Based on a True Story)
The North Star is the story of Benjamin 'Big Ben' Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben's 6'10" size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slave hunter on the east coast. Their journey exposes them to danger and cruelty; however it also exposes them to the unexpected kindness of the people involved in the Underground Railroad. These experiences will change Ben and Moses forever. Upon reaching the relative safety of Mt. Gilead Church on Buckingham Mountain, Ben and Moses get to experience life as free men and cross paths with historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Joshua and Jonathan Fell. Their freedom also allows them to experience heroism, romance and treachery. Written by LuckPig Studios
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 March 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim O'Connell, Thomas K. Phillips
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The North Star runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The North Star is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The North Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 2016. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked The North Star, try Radium Girls, The Book of Daniel, Julia.
Who directed The North Star?
The North Star (2016) was directed by Thomas K. Phillips and stars Jeremiah Trotter, Thomas C. Bartley Jr., Clifton Powell.