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49th Parallel

1941·Movie
2h 3min·NR
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes88%75%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!

In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.
WWII Propaganda ThrillerManhunt & SurvivalCanadian WildernessMoral DilemmasEscapist PursuitEarly War HistoryEncounter Driven NarrativeEspionage & IntrigueClassic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Powell, Arthur Seabourne
Written by:
Emeric Pressburger, Emeric Pressburger, Emeric Pressburger
Produced by:
Michael Powell, George H. Brown, John Sutro
Composed by:
Muir Mathieson, A.W. Watkins, Ralph Vaughan Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 49th Parallel

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Where can I stream 49th Parallel legally?

HBO MaxCriterionFlixHouseShout! Factory TVPlexDarkroomXumo PlayMometu

49th Parallel is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 49th Parallel worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 49th Parallel rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is 49th Parallel?

2 h 3 min

49th Parallel runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 49th Parallel?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate 49th Parallel higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 49th Parallel a box office hit?

Budget$140,000
Box office$5 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $140,000 to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 37.7 times its budget.

What language is 49th Parallel in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch 49th Parallel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 49th Parallel in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.