Impact (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, Impact is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 111 minutes. “Wanted By Two Women! One For Love! One For Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
Who’s in it. Impact stars Brian Donlevy as Walter Williams, Ella Raines as Marsha Peters, Charles Coburn as Lieutenant Quincy and Helen Walker as Irene Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Impact has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Impact page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impact tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impact (1949)?
- In US, Impact is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Impact worth watching?
- Impact holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impact?
- Impact stars Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Charles Coburn, Helen Walker and Anna May Wong.
- When was Impact released?
- Impact was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.