

49th Parallel
“THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!”
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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Where is 49th Parallel streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About 49th Parallel
49th Parallel is a 1941 English-language war and thriller film directed by Michael Powell. The cast is led by Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
49th Parallel was produced by Ortus Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 24, 1941, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Writers
- Emeric Pressburger
- Release date
- November 24, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Ortus Films
49th Parallel cast & crew
49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell and written by Emeric Pressburger.
The cast features Leslie Howard as Philip Armstrong Scott, Laurence Olivier as Johnnie, the Trapper, Raymond Massey as Andy Brock, Anton Walbrook as Peter, Eric Portman as Lieutenant Hirth, and Raymond Lovell as Lieutenant Kuhnecke.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Freddie Young and it was produced by Michael Powell.
Is 49th Parallel worth watching?
49th Parallel holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 120 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war and thriller, 49th Parallel is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 49th Parallel
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Cast of 49th Parallel

Leslie Howard
Philip Armstrong Scott

Laurence Olivier
Johnnie, the Trapper

Raymond Massey
Andy Brock

Anton Walbrook
Peter

Eric Portman
Lieutenant Hirth

Raymond Lovell
Lieutenant Kuhnecke
Richard George
Kommandant Bernsdorff

Niall MacGinnis
Vogel
Peter Moore
Kranz

John Chandos
Lohrmann

Finlay Currie
The Factor

Glynis Johns
Anna
49th Parallel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 49th Parallel in United States?
49th Parallel is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is 49th Parallel on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — 49th Parallel is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is 49th Parallel in?
49th Parallel is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is 49th Parallel rated?
49th Parallel is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 120 ratings.











