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Number 24

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2024 | 112 min | War, History, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Saving Private Ryan or Schindler's List, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide; spent 4 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 88K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Andreas Andersen

  • Sjur Vatne BreanGunnar Sønsteby (young)
  • Erik HivjuGunnar Sønsteby (old)
  • Philip HelgarEdvard Tallaksen
  • Magnus DugdaleAndreas Aubert
  • Jakob Maanum TrulsenErling Solheim
  • Jacob JensenJens Christian Hauge
  • Flo FagerliAnne Solheim
  • Ines AssersonReidun Andersen
  • Lisa Loven KongsliGudrun Collett
  • Martin Karelius ØstensenPhilip Hansteen