Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 265 ratings
Genres: History, War, Action, Crime
Released: 2008-12-18
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Max Manus: Man of War
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96), after his contribution in the Winter War against the Soviet Union. The story follows Manus through the outbreak of World War II in Norway until peacetime in 1945.
Max Manus: Man of War parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Max Manus: Man of War is a true-story WWII drama about a Norwegian resistance fighter involved in sabotage and bombing missions against Nazi occupiers.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film depicts wartime sabotage, bombings, and combat as part of the Norwegian resistance against Nazi occupation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Espen Sandberg
Cast
- Aksel Hennie as Max Manus
- Agnes Kittelsen as Ida Nikoline 'Tikken' Lindebrække
- Nicolai Cleve Broch as Gregers Gram
- Christian Rubeck as Kolbein Lauring
- Julia Bache-Wiig as Sykesøster Liv
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- Pål Sverre Hagen as Roy Nilsen
Max Manus: Man of War FAQ
Is Max Manus: Man of War good?
Max Manus: Man of War has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 265 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Max Manus: Man of War?
In the US you can stream Max Manus: Man of War on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Plex and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Max Manus: Man of War OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Max Manus: Man of War is a true-story WWII drama about a Norwegian resistance fighter involved in sabotage and bombing missions against Nazi occupiers.
What movies are like Max Manus: Man of War?
If you liked Max Manus: Man of War, try Number 24, 22 July, Fury and Braveheart.