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49th Parallel (1941): movie guide
49th Parallel (1941) is a War, Thriller running about 123 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 131 votes. Notable cast includes Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1941-11-24
- Runtime: 123 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: War, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1941-11-24
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What is 49th Parallel about?
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.
Cast highlights
49th Parallel features Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook, Eric Portman, Raymond Lovell. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1941-11-24. Runtime: 123 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (131 votes). Genres: War, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is 49th Parallel?
- 49th Parallel is listed as War, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is 49th Parallel?
- 49th Parallel runs about 123 minutes.
- Who stars in 49th Parallel?
- Cast highlights include Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey, Anton Walbrook, Eric Portman, Raymond Lovell.
- Does Cinema Box stream 49th Parallel?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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