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Movie · 1941 · 123 min

49th Parallel (1941)

“THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!”

7/10 · 131 votes
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49th Parallel is a 1941 movie (War and Thriller). 49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell. 49th Parallel runs 123 minutes. It has an average rating of 7/10 from 131 viewers. In United States, you can watch 49th Parallel on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, FlixHouse and Darkroom.

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Plex 129 countries 📍

Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d’Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, French Guiana, Guernsey, Ghana, Gibraltar, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong SAR China, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, North Macedonia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Senegal, El Salvador, Turks & Caicos Islands, Chad, Thailand, Tunisia, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Kosovo, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Plex Channel 11 countries 📍

Belgium, Brazil, Switzerland, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, France, India, Netherlands, Peru, United States

Criterion Channel 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Tubi TV 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries

Spain, Guernsey

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries

Spain, United Kingdom

Filmin 1 countries

Spain

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

United Kingdom

ITVX Premium 1 countries

United Kingdom

ITVX 1 countries

United Kingdom

Plot

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 49th Parallel?

In United States, you can watch 49th Parallel on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, FlixHouse and Darkroom.

Who stars in 49th Parallel?

The main cast of 49th Parallel includes Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook and Eric Portman.

Who directed 49th Parallel?

49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell.

When was 49th Parallel released?

49th Parallel was released on November 24, 1941.

How long is 49th Parallel?

49th Parallel runs 123 minutes.

Is 49th Parallel worth watching?

49th Parallel has an average rating of 7/10 from 131 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked 49th Parallel?

If you enjoyed 49th Parallel, try Where Eagles Dare, Pressure, The Secret of Santa Vittoria and North by Northwest.

Is 49th Parallel on Plex?

Yes. In United States, 49th Parallel is available on Plex.

Is 49th Parallel on Plex Channel?

Yes. In United States, 49th Parallel is available on Plex Channel.

Is 49th Parallel on Criterion Channel?

Yes. In United States, 49th Parallel is available on Criterion Channel.

How much did 49th Parallel make at the box office?

49th Parallel grossed $5,275,000 worldwide on a budget of $140,000.

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Updated: October 26, 2026 ·