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The Arctic Convoy

2023·Movie
1h 49min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

Courage becomes their only lifeline.

In 1942, a convoy of 35 civilian ships, carrying vital supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union, faces deadly challenges in the Arctic. Despite Allied naval escort, catastrophic intelligence errors expose the convoy to relentless German air and naval attacks. In the brutal conditions, inexperienced civilian sailors fight for survival, with only 12 ships making it to their destination.
WWII Naval DramaArctic Survival ThrillerHistorical War FilmHigh-Stakes Convoy MissionGritty & RealisticBleak & IntenseHeroism & SacrificeNaval WarfareEnsemble Cast

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Arctic Convoy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Arctic Convoy legally?

The Arctic Convoy is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Arctic Convoy worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Arctic Convoy rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Arctic Convoy?

1 h 49 min

The Arctic Convoy runs 1 h 49 min.

Is The Arctic Convoy 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 Arctic Convoy?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Arctic Convoy higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Arctic Convoy a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 55% of its budget.

What language is The Arctic Convoy in?

NorwegianEnglishSwedish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Arctic Convoy?

35ARATAUBOBRCHCLCOCRDEDKECESFI+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Arctic Convoy in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Arctic Convoy use?

Re-CutCunning Like a FoxFaking the DeadEven Evil Has StandardsBring My Brown PantsHere We Go Again!Non-Action GuyHero InsurancePolice BrutalityGiven Name RevealDirty CowardLighter and Softerand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Arctic Convoy, including Re-Cut, Cunning Like a Fox, Faking the Dead.