Undertow

1949Movie1 h 11 minNR

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, tense thriller movie about crime and mystery.

Good for family movie night · teens · pure escapism

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Every bullet in Chicago had his name on it!

Undertow stars Scott Brady as a gambler just out of wartime military service. No longer interested in wagers and speculations, Brady wants only to open up a mountain vacation lodge. Before this can take place, Brady is framed for murder, and forced to hide out in the home of Peggy Dow. With the help of Dow and a policeman friend, Brady searches for the real murderer. Watch carefully in Undertow and you'll spot new Universal contractee "Roc" Hudson as a plainclothes detective.

Feels like

  • Classic Film Noir
  • Post-War Crime Thriller
  • Wrongful Accusation Plot
  • B-Movie Charm
  • Early Rock Hudson Cameo
  • Atmospheric Mystery
  • Mid-Century American Cinema
  • Suspenseful Pacing
  • Gritty Urban Setting

Cast

Crew

Directed by
William Castle
Produced by
Ralph Dietrich

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Facts

December 3, 1949 · 1 h 11 min · NR

Released
December 3, 1949
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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Questions about Undertow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Undertow?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Undertow from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Undertow worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Undertow okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.