49th Parallel
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 about 49th Parallel
Where can I watch 49th Parallel in the United States?
49th Parallel is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is 49th Parallel on HBO Max?
Yes. 49th Parallel is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch 49th Parallel for free?
49th Parallel streams free with ads in the United States on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel stars Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook, and Eric Portman. Michael Powell is the director.
How long is 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
When did 49th Parallel come out?
49th Parallel was released on November 24, 1941.
Which studio made 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was produced by Ortus Films in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was made on a budget of $140,000.
How much did 49th Parallel make at the box office?
49th Parallel grossed $5,275,000 worldwide, against a budget of $140,000.
What languages is 49th Parallel in?
49th Parallel is in German, French, and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.