The North Star (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1943, The North Star is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 108 minutes. “A rolling wall of hell that couldn't be stopped... A handful of men who had to stop it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Ukrainian village must suddenly contend with the Nazi invasion of June 1941. Later re-edited and released as "Armored Attack."
Who’s in it. The North Star stars Dana Andrews as Kolya Simonov, Anne Baxter as Marina Pavlov, Walter Huston as Dr. Kurin and Walter Brennan as Karp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The North Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The North Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The North Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The North Star (1943)?
- In US, The North Star is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The North Star worth watching?
- The North Star holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The North Star?
- The North Star stars Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Walter Huston, Walter Brennan and Ann Harding.
- When was The North Star released?
- The North Star was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.