The 12th Man (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, The 12th Man is a drama and war film directed by Harald Zwart, running about 136 minutes. “Based on a true story of survival and hope” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his eleven comrades dead, a Norwegian resistance fighter finds himself fleeing the Gestapo through the snowbound reaches of Scandinavia.
Who’s in it. The 12th Man stars Thomas Gullestad as Jan Baalsrud, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Kurt Stage, Marie Blokhus as Gudrun Grønvoll and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Marius Grønnvoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The 12th Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 12th Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 12th Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 12th Man (2017)?
- In US, The 12th Man is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 12th Man worth watching?
- The 12th Man holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 12th Man?
- The 12th Man stars Thomas Gullestad, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Marie Blokhus, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen and Martin Kiefer.
- When was The 12th Man released?
- The 12th Man was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.