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49th Parallel

7.019412h 3mNRMovieWarThriller

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,…

DirectorMichael Powell

WriterEmeric Pressburger

ProducerMichael Powell

Where to watch

Plex

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

Leslie Howard

Philip Armstrong Scott

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Johnnie, the Trapper

Raymond Massey

Anton Walbrook

Eric Portman

Lieutenant Hirth

Raymond Lovell

Lieutenant Kuhnecke

Kommandant Bernsdorff

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

John Chandos

Finlay Currie

Glynis Johns

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49th Parallel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 49th Parallel?

49th Parallel is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 49th Parallel on Netflix?

No, 49th Parallel is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is 49th Parallel on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 49th Parallel isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch 49th Parallel for free?

49th Parallel is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.