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Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights

Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights

AnimationFamilyFantasy3.6

Niko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.Niko the reindeer joins his father in Santa's Flying Forces, but when Santa's sleigh is stolen by an acquaintance, Niko must find it in time for Christmas.

October 7, 2024 · Directed by Kari Juusonen

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 25m
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Feels like1h 15m
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What it feels like

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How it's told
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What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Matthew Whelan
Niko (voice)
Emma Jenkins
Stella (voice)
Paul Tylak
Prancer / Cupid / Siigur / Leo Lemming / Lasse Lemming / Lemmings (voice)
Roger Gregg
Einar / Dasher (voice)
Dermot Magennis
Julius & Ilmar (voice)
Aileen Mythen
Wilma / Olga / Lemmings (voice)
Lucy Smith
Lilli (voice)
Harry Weld-Moore
Jonni (voice)
Justin Daniels Anene
Morten (voice)
Brenda McDonald
Blitzen / Donner / Nillá (voice)
Mary Murray
Ilda / Lala Lemming (voice)
Susan Slott
Oona (voice)

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