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Northwest Passage

1940Movie2 h 6 minNR

History
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes78%65%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes78%65%

Summary

Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
King Vidor
Written by
Laurence Stallings, Talbot Jennings, Kenneth Roberts
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg
Music by
Herbert Stothart

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Facts

February 23, 1940 · 2 h 6 min · NR

Released
February 23, 1940
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, History, War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Epic Movie, Sanity Slippage, The Savage Indian +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Northwest Passage?"

Questions about Northwest Passage

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Where can I stream Northwest Passage?

Mometu

In the United States, Northwest Passage is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Northwest Passage worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Northwest Passage okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Northwest Passage use?

Epic MovieSanity SlippageThe Savage IndianHeroic BSoDWouldn't Hit a GirlDawn of the Wild WestYou All Meet in an InnEaglelandUnwanted RescueBritish StuffinessSequel HookSatellite Love Interestand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Epic Movie, Sanity Slippage, and The Savage Indian.