Is 49th Parallel scary?

MyCinema has not rated 49th Parallel for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a war and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch 49th Parallel in the US?

49th Parallel streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, is free on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is 49th Parallel?

49th Parallel runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Is 49th Parallel suitable for kids?

49th Parallel is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19412h 3mWar / Thriller

49th Parallel

Name: 49th Parallel
Genre: War, Thriller
Released: 1941-11-24
Duration: 123 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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49th Parallel at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 3m

At 2h 3m it runs over two hours.

Genres

War · Thriller

TMDB files it under war and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 9 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max. Free or ad-supported on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 130 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch 49th Parallel tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 3m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 130 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about 49th Parallel

Is 49th Parallel scary?: MyCinema has not rated 49th Parallel for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a war and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch 49th Parallel in the US?: 49th Parallel streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, is free on FlixHouse, Darkroom, Shout! Factory TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 49th Parallel?: 49th Parallel runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
Is 49th Parallel suitable for kids?: 49th Parallel is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.