Overview
A young apprentice rises to become a symbol of resistance against tyranny in World War II Norway.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- urgent
- patriotic
- solemn
- historical film night
- remembrance viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as an inspiring and engaging World War II resistance drama with a timely message about freedom and opposition to tyranny.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film dramatizes Gunnar Sønsteby’s transformation from young apprentice into a leading Norwegian resistance fighter.
Sønsteby and the Oslo-gang carry out covert sabotage against Nazi-German control of Norway.
Norwegian freedom, personal sacrifice, and national identity are central to the resistance narrative.
Gunnar Sønsteby is portrayed as both a young resistance member by Sjur Vatne Brean and an older man by Erik Hivju.
Films like Number 24, and why
The Imitation Game
biographical wartime resistance drama centered on courage, sacrifice, and organized sabotage under occupation
Anthropoid
intense World War II resistance story combining covert operations, personal sacrifice, and national identity
Flame & Citron
historical war drama about ordinary people undertaking dangerous resistance missions against Nazi occupation
Sophie Scholl – The Final Days
European resistance biopic emphasizing clandestine action, moral courage, and occupation-era political violence
Movie Details
- Director
- John Andreas Andersen
- Release Date
- 2024-10-30
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (386)
Cast
- Sjur Vatne Brean
- Erik Hivju
- Philip Helgar
- Magnus Dugdale
- Jakob Maanum Trulsen
- Jacob Jensen
- Flo Fagerli
- Ines Asserson
- Lisa Loven Kongsli
- Martin Karelius Østensen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Number 24 about?
- A Norwegian apprentice becomes a legendary resistance leader whose daring sabotage missions turn personal courage into a national fight for freedom.
- What is Number 24 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Number 24 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Number 24 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Number 24 as moderate.
- What did critics think of Number 24?
- Critics broadly regard the film as an inspiring and engaging World War II resistance drama with a timely message about freedom and opposition to tyranny.
- Which films are like Number 24?
- Films with a similar feel include The Imitation Game, Anthropoid, Flame & Citron, and Sophie Scholl – The Final Days.
- How long is Number 24?
- Number 24 runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Number 24?
- In United States, Number 24 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
