# Where to watch 49th Parallel (1941) in the UK

> 49th Parallel (1941) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1941  
**Runtime:** 123 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** War, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T13:13:36.503Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=49th%20Parallel&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=49th%20Parallel&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=49th%20Parallel)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21735-49th-parallel/watch?locale=GB)
- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=49th%20Parallel)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=49th%20Parallel)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=49th%20Parallel&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=49th%20Parallel)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=49th%20Parallel&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream 49th Parallel in the UK?**

49th Parallel (1941) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent 49th Parallel?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of 49th Parallel?**

Yes. 49th Parallel can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is 49th Parallel on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

49th Parallel is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/21735/49th-parallel-1941
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/m4YTQv9fHYB2nZ7M2Al6wzOmrYe.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/21735/49th-parallel-1941.json

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