49th Parallel (1941) is an enthralling black-and-white British war drama film directed by the renowned filmmaker Michael Powell. Set during World War II, the movie unfolds when a U-boat becomes stranded in Northern Canada, leading to a compelling adventure. The original screenplay is written by Emeric Pressburger. Moreover, 49th Parallel is the third film by the incredible duo of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Here’s how you can watch and stream 49th Parallel (1941) via HBO Max.
Is 49th Parallel (1941) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, 49th Parallel (1941) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film’s first opening scene takes viewers into the fascinating war-ridden world of the earliest years during the grueling World War II. In the middle of the ongoing war, one fine day, a German U-37 boat mysteriously sinks in Canada’s Hudson Bay. The German soldiers, seeking refuge and avoiding capture by the RCAF and RCF, attempt to enter the neutral part of the U.S. border. However, their efforts are met with failure.
49th Parallel (1941) film boasts a talented ensemble cast with Leslie Howard as Philip Armstrong Scott; Laurence Olivier as Johnnie, the Trapper; Raymond Massey as Andy Brock; and Adolf Wohlbruck as Peter with various others.
Watch 49th Parallel (1941) by streaming via HBO Max
49th Parallel (1941) is available to watch on HBO Max. HBO Max is a globally expanding OTT streaming platform with an impressive library of timeless classic films in multiple languages and different genres catering to avid global cinema lovers under a single roof.
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The official film synopsis is as follows:
“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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