The Arctic Convoy

The Arctic Convoy

Courage becomes their only lifeline.

2023 · 109 min · ★ 6.9 · War, Drama

In 1942, a convoy of 35 civilian ships, carrying vital supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union, faces deadly challenges in the Arctic. Despite Allied naval escort, catastrophic intelligence errors expose the convoy to relentless German air and naval attacks. In the brutal conditions, inexperienced civilian sailors fight for survival, with only 12 ships making it to their destination.

Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken · Written by Lars Gudmestad

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