HBO Max49th Parallel (1941)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
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.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
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.
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Primary
The film's central thesis, as a WWII propaganda piece, champions national defense, patriotism, and the unified resistance of diverse citizens against an external fascist threat, aligning with right-leaning themes of national sovereignty and traditional values.
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 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
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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