The 12th Man (2017)
Kernel Score: 81% · 601 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: War, Drama
Released: 2017-12-25
Runtime: 136 minutes
Where to watch The 12th Man
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The 12th Man parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this WWII drama follows a resistance fighter fleeing Nazi pursuers after a deadly failed sabotage mission.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission, the deaths of comrades, and a harrowing survival chase through harsh winter terrain.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Harald Zwart
Cast
- Thomas Gullestad as Jan Baalsrud
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Kurt Stage
- Marie Blokhus as Gudrun Grønvoll
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Marius Grønnvoll
- Martin Kiefer as Walter Wenders
- Vegar Hoel as Sigurd Eskeland
- Håkon Thorstensen Nielsen as Erik Reichelt
- Eirik Risholm Velle as Per Blindheim
- Daniel Frikstad as Gabriel Salvesen
- Alexander Zwart as Sjur Ludvigsen Trovåg
The 12th Man FAQ
Is The 12th Man good?
The 12th Man has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 601 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The 12th Man?
In the US you can stream The 12th Man on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The 12th Man OK for kids?
The 12th Man is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this WWII drama follows a resistance fighter fleeing Nazi pursuers after a deadly failed sabotage mission.
What movies are like The 12th Man?
If you liked The 12th Man, try Number 24, Schindler's List, Lone Survivor and Underground.