North West Frontier (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, North West Frontier is an adventure film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 129 minutes. “Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.
Who’s in it. North West Frontier stars Kenneth More as Capt. Scott, Lauren Bacall as Catherine Wyatt, Herbert Lom as Van Layden and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Bridie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, North West Frontier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch North West Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of North West Frontier tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North West Frontier (1959)?
- In US, North West Frontier is available to stream on FlixFling, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is North West Frontier worth watching?
- North West Frontier holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in North West Frontier?
- North West Frontier stars Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom, Wilfrid Hyde-White and I.S. Johar.
- When was North West Frontier released?
- North West Frontier was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.