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Poster for Narvik

Narvik

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2022 | 108 min | War, Drama, History, Action

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 action fans and history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Nuremberg, 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 48 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.

April, 1940. The eyes of the world are on Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, a source of the iron ore needed for Hitler's war machine. Through two months of fierce winter warfare, the German leader is dealt with his first defeat.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg

  • Kristine Cornelie M. HartgenIngrid Tofte
  • Carl Martin EggesbøGunnar Tofte
  • Christoph Gelfert MathiesenOle Tofte
  • Henrik MestadMajoren
  • Mathilde Holtedahl CuhraBjørg
  • Stig Henrik HoffAslak Tofte
  • Kari BremnesHotelldirektøren
  • Christoph BachDen tyske konsulen
  • Billy CampbellBritish Consul George L.D. Gibbs
  • Holger HandtkeDen tyske generalen