---
title: "49th Parallel"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/49th-parallel-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21735
imdb_id: "tt0033627"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 131
content_rating: "NR"
---

# 49th Parallel (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/49th-parallel-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "49th Parallel" (1941).
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Title: 49th Parallel
Year: 1941
Genre: War and Thriller (Source 1), British epic war drama (Source 4).
Runtime: 2h 3m (Source 1).
US Release Date: 04/09/1942 (Source 1).
Plot:
Early days of WWII.
German U-boat sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay.
Small band of German soldiers led by Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States.
The US has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral.
Characters encountered: Johnnie (French-Canadian fur trapper), Peter (leader of a Hutterite farming community), Philip (an author), and Andy Brock (a soldier).
Cast/Crew:
Team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (Source 4).
Stars: Leslie Howard, Laurence

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max | FlixHouse, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium | ITVX, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Criterion Channel | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Powell
- **Networks / Studios**: Ortus Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Raymond Lovell** as *Lieutenant Kuhnecke*
- **Richard George** as *Kommandant Bernsdorff*
- **Niall MacGinnis** as *Vogel*
- **Peter Moore** as *Kranz*
- **John Chandos** as *Lohrmann*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch 49th Parallel online?
49th Parallel is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is 49th Parallel worth watching?
49th Parallel holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 131 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie 49th Parallel and when was it released?
49th Parallel is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 1941. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed 49th Parallel?
49th Parallel was directed by Michael Powell.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [49th Parallel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21735)
- [The 49th Parallel (1941) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033627/fullcredits/)
- [49th Parallel (1941) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21735-49th-parallel/cast)
- [49th Parallel (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/49th_Parallel_(film))

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