A Norwegian drama movie about World War II is emerging as a top performer on Netflix and has earned almost flawless reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
According to the official synopsis, Number 24 is set on the cusp of the Second World War, where a young Norwegian man’s determination to defy the Nazis sets a new path for his future – and the future of his country. His bravery and acts of sabotage make him Norway’s ultimate war hero. John Andreas Andersen directs from a screenplay by Erlend Loe and Espen Lauritzen von Ibenfeldt. The cast includes Sjur Vatne Brean, Erik Hivju, Philip Helgar, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Ines Høysæter Asserson, Mark Noble, and August Wittgenstein.
Number 24 tells the true story of Gunnar Sønsteby, a Norwegian resistance operative, code-named Agent No. 24, who fought against the German occupation of Norway during World War II. The two-hour drama series initially premiered in Norway in October 2024 and is currently at number 10 on Netflix’s global streaming rankings.
The director creates a largely patriotic depiction of a man devoted solely to his duty. It’s an unyielding approach that frequently results in a captivating viewing experience even through a limited perspective.
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