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Undercurrent (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2010, Undercurrent is a drama film directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The crew on board the fishing vessel Undercurrent RE 29 has become uncomfortably numb with its never ending routine of week long tours at sea. Then, during one dark and dreary night this routine is shaken to its foundation when one of the most solid crew members commits suicide. To fill his gap, a young woman takes his place on the next tour and gradually the fragile balance is tipped, and personal issues that should be left on the mainland cause dangerous friction between the crew members

Who’s in it. Undercurrent stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Skipper Anton, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Drífa, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Logi and Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Benni, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Undercurrent has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undercurrent page.

If you liked it. Fans of Undercurrent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Undercurrent (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Undercurrent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Undercurrent worth watching?
Undercurrent holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Undercurrent?
Undercurrent stars Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Gísli Örn Garðarsson and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
When was Undercurrent released?
Undercurrent was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.