Narvik

Narvik

Hitler's First Defeat

Directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg

Produced by Nordisk Film Norway

2022108 min6.8 / 10

A historically grounded war drama centered on a pivotal WWII battle in harsh Norwegian winter, balancing military action with human cost and survival.

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.

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  • Is Narvik one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of films.

  • Is Narvik violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Narvik scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Narvik sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Narvik easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Narvik end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Narvik, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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