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Undertow

2004·Movie
1h 48min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Hear me now brother. I was washed in the same blood as you.

The Munns, father John and sons Chris and Tim, recede to the woods of rural Georgia. Their life together is forever changed with the arrival of Uncle Deel, though the tragedy that follows forces troubled Chris to become a man.
Southern GothicFamily DramaComing-of-AgeRural MysteryTragic LossBrotherhoodViolenceMelancholyIntrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Undertow legally?

Undertow is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Undertow worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Undertow rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Undertow?

1 h 48 min

Undertow runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Undertow?

Critics60
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Undertow much the same way.

What language is Undertow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Undertow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Undertow in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.