

The Heroes of Telemark
1965, English. Directed by Anthony Mann.
Unarmed and outnumbered, they stunned the world with their incredible victory.
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Heroes of Telemark
The Heroes of Telemark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ivan Moffat, Ben Barzman
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What The Heroes of Telemark is based on
The Heroes of Telemark is based on a true story.
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The Heroes of Telemark: quick answers
Is The Heroes of Telemark worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heroes of Telemark?
The Heroes of Telemark runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Heroes of Telemark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heroes of Telemark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heroes of Telemark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Heroes of Telemark yet.
Which OTT platform is The Heroes of Telemark on?
The Heroes of Telemark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heroes of Telemark?
If you liked The Heroes of Telemark, try Twelve O'Clock High, Stockholm Bloodbath, Fury.
Who directed The Heroes of Telemark?
The Heroes of Telemark (1965) was directed by Anthony Mann and stars Kirk Douglas, Richard Harris, Ulla Jacobsson.
What is The Heroes of Telemark based on?
The Heroes of Telemark is based on a true story.