Netflix’s Number 24 was released on the streaming platform on January 1, 2025 after originally premiering in Norway in 2024. Since then film has gained worldwide popularity with fans branding it as the “perfect war movie”. The film retells the remarkable life and experiences of Gunnar Sonsteby, who was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement, leading the Oslo Gang. He went on to become Norway’s most decorated war hero and later presented shared his story in a book titled Report from No. 24.
Now the incredible film which retells his story has earned an impressive 100% user rating on film and television review site, Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have branded it as a “must see fim”, praising it for a number of reasons from the story telling to the camera work, and of course the importance of the story origin.
One viewer said: “First movie of 2025. this was SO GOOD. They literally killed it with including exit music (for a film). IT WAS PERFECT.”
The film was amongst Netflix’s top 10 most films within two weeks of its release and it is currently noted by Netflix as a “most liked film” which means it has recieved a high number of positive ratings from those who have watched it.
Another viewer highlighted the accuracy of the the film. They said: “Very powerful and will keep you in your chair. I had family in the Norwegian resistance and from what I learned from them, this seems very accurately portrayed.”
One reviewer commenting on the significance of the story being told said: This film tells the story of Norwegian resistance hero Gunnar Sønsteby. It’s a true story that highlights the harshness of war.
“Watching it, one realises how lucky we are to live without experiencing war, how little life was valued back then, and perhaps how fragile we are today, accustomed to modern comforts. We often think health is the most important thing, but this film shows there’s something even more important: freedom.”
Another added: “Just a must-watch about a war hero with focus. An everyday person making the nessesary sacrifices in war time, making him becoming the most decorated war hero in Norwegian history. The dilemmas, the difficulcies and the trauma about putting your life on hold at wartime. Very compelling and touching.
Number 24 is currently streaming on Netflix.
