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Narvik: Hitler's First Defeat

2022 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 6.8 · 95% critics

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In April 1940, a small town in northern Norway becomes a global focal point because its iron ore is vital to the Nazi war effort. Over two months of brutal winter fighting, the conflict in and around the town turns into a hard-won battle with major consequences.

Also known as Narvik

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Details
Original title
Kampen om Narvik
Years
2022
Release date
2022-12-25
Language
Norwegian
Rated
R
Runtime
108 min
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (445 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded WWII story centered on harsh winter combat and strategic stakes; Not for you if you prefer lighter pacing or minimal battle scenes, like in The Duke.

Pros: tense winter warfare; high-stakes historical setting; gripping wartime atmosphere | Cons: heavy war violence; bleak tone throughout; limited character focus

Themes

  • winter
  • world war ii
  • based on true story
  • bombing
  • norwegian history
  • young girl

Awards & recognition

  • The Amanda Public Choice Award · 2023

Cast & crew

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg