49th Parallel poster
Where to stream

49th Parallel

7.019412h 3mMovieWarThriller

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

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsITVX PremiumITVX PremiumITVXITVXPlexPlex
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

LHLeslie Howard
Leslie Howard
Philip Armstrong Scott
LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Johnnie, the Trapper
RMRaymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Andy Brock
AWAnton Walbrook
Anton Walbrook
Peter
EPEric Portman
Eric Portman
Lieutenant Hirth
RLRaymond Lovell
Raymond Lovell
Lieutenant Kuhnecke
RG
Richard George
Kommandant Bernsdorff
NMNiall MacGinnis
Niall MacGinnis
Vogel
PM
Peter Moore
Kranz
JCJohn Chandos
John Chandos
Lohrmann
FCFinlay Currie
Finlay Currie
The Factor
GJGlynis Johns
Glynis Johns
Anna

More from Leslie Howard · Lead actor

Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
1939 · 7.9
MGM Parade
MGM Parade
1955 · 7.5
Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
1934 · 6.5
British Agent
British Agent
1934 · 5.8
The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
1936 · 7.1
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
1936 · 6.3
In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve
1942 · 6.7
"Pimpernel" Smith
"Pimpernel" Smith
1941 · 7.1
The First of the Few
The First of the Few
1942 · 6.7
Smilin' Through
Smilin' Through
1932 · 6.0
See all fromLeslie Howard

More from Laurence Olivier · Co-star actor

Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 · 7.2
Spartacus
Spartacus
1960 · 7.5
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969 · 7.0
Peter the Great
Peter the Great
1986 · 7.9
The Bounty
The Bounty
1984 · 6.8
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · 7.8
The World at War
The World at War
1973 · 8.3
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
1977 · 7.2
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
1968 · 7.4
See all fromLaurence Olivier

More from Michael Powell · Director

The Defenders
The Defenders
1961 · 6.3
Espionage
Espionage
1963 · 10.0
Peeping Tom
Peeping Tom
1960 · 7.5
The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
1948 · 8.0
A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
1946 · 7.8
Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
1947 · 7.5
The Thief of Bagdad
The Thief of Bagdad
1940 · 7.1
Age of Consent
Age of Consent
1969 · 5.9
The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
1956 · 6.4
Oh... Rosalinda!!
Oh... Rosalinda!!
1955 · 6.1
See all fromMichael Powell

More like this

Where Eagles Dare
Where Eagles Dare
1968 · 7.5
North by Northwest
North by Northwest
1959 · 8.0
Pressure
Pressure
2026 · 7.7
Little Boy
Little Boy
2015 · 7.2
The Secret of Santa Vittoria
The Secret of Santa Vittoria
1970 · 6.9
Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes
1970 · 7.4
The Monuments Men
The Monuments Men
2014 · 6.1
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
2024 · 6.7
Flyboys
Flyboys
2006 · 6.5
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog
2020 · 6.8
The Cardinal
The Cardinal
1963 · 6.5
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
2017 · 7.5

49th Parallel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 49th Parallel?

49th Parallel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ITVX Premium and ITVX in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 49th Parallel on Netflix?

No, 49th Parallel is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium.

Is 49th Parallel on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — 49th Parallel is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch 49th Parallel for free?

49th Parallel is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX and Plex in United Kingdom.