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The 12th Man

2017·Movie
2h 16min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic707.8Rotten Tomatoes86%82%
IMDb7.3Metacritic707.8Rotten Tomatoes86%82%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Based on a true story of survival and hope

After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his eleven comrades dead, a Norwegian resistance fighter finds himself fleeing the Gestapo through the snowbound reaches of Scandinavia.
WWII Survival StoryNorwegian ResistanceMan vs. NatureHistorical AccuracyIntense SuspenseBleak RealismPhysical EnduranceAdrenaline-Fueled Escape

Crew

Directed by:
Harald Zwart, Silje Paulsen, Michael Dignum
Written by:
Petter Skavlan, Tore Haug, Astrid Karlsen Scott
Produced by:
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Petter Skavlan, Harald Zwart
Composed by:
Christophe Beck, Erik S. Watland, Johannes Dekko

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The 12th Man

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Where can I stream The 12th Man legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

The 12th Man is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The 12th Man worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The 12th Man rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The 12th Man?

2 h 16 min

The 12th Man runs 2 h 16 min.

Is The 12th Man based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The 12th Man?

Critics78
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The 12th Man much the same way.

Was The 12th Man a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The 12th Man in?

NorwegianEnglishNorthern Sami

It was made in Norwegian, with some English, Northern Sami. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch The 12th Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The 12th Man in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.