7.7
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
49th Parallel (1941)
49th Parallel (1941)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis, while universally condemning Nazism, strongly emphasizes national unity, patriotism, and the defense of existing democratic values against an external totalitarian threat, aligning with right-leaning themes of national security and preservation.
This historical film from 1941 features a cast that is predominantly white, consistent with the period and setting, without any intentional recasting of roles for diversity. The narrative primarily focuses on the ideological conflict of World War II, portraying Allied characters positively and Nazi characters negatively, without critiquing traditional identities themselves.
Secondary
The film portrays the Hutterite Christian community with profound respect, highlighting their pacifism and moral strength as a dignified counterpoint to the German invaders' brutality. The narrative clearly condemns the Germans' bigoted mockery of their faith, positioning the audience to sympathize with the Hutterites.
The film '49th Parallel' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on World War II events and the pursuit of German soldiers, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into the storyline.
The film '49th Parallel' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on a group of German U-boat survivors attempting to escape through Canada during World War II, making the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "49th Parallel" features an original screenplay and characters. There is no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
The film "49th Parallel" is an original screenplay from 1941, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. All characters introduced are portrayed in a manner consistent with their historical and geographical context, with no evidence of any character's race being altered from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
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8.8
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