Where to Watch 49th Parallel (1942) Online

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of '49th Parallel' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch '49th Parallel' right now, here are some finer points about the Ortus Films thriller flick.

Released April 9th, 1942, '49th Parallel' stars Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook The NR movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min, and received a user score of 69 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 105 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the 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."

'49th Parallel' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, Xumo Play, Apple TV, Max, Plex Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Darkroom, Tubi TV, Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Plex, TCM, and FlixHouse .