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North West Frontier

1959Movie2 h 9 minNR

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Produced by
Marcel Hellman

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Facts

October 13, 1959 · 2 h 9 min · NR

Released
October 13, 1959
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hindi
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

The Alleged Car, Not With the Safety On, You Won't, Irony +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream North West Frontier?"

Questions about North West Frontier

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North West Frontier?

In the United States, North West Frontier streams on FlixFling, Shout! Factory, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is North West Frontier worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is North West Frontier okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Can I half-watch North West Frontier?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does North West Frontier use?

The Alleged CarNot With the Safety On, You Won'tIronyCompanion CubeArms DealerRamming Always WorksAdventurer OutfitAside GlanceCool TrainBeware the Silly OnesUnderstatementTraintop Battleand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Alleged Car, Not With the Safety On, You Won't, and Irony.