Undertow (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.1

Undertow poster

Released in 2004, Undertow is a thriller and drama film directed by David Gordon Green, running about 108 minutes. “Hear me now brother. I was washed in the same blood as you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Undertow stars Jamie Bell as Chris Munn, Kristen Stewart as Lila, Robert Longstreet as Bern and Terry Loughlin as Officer Clayton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Undertow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $156.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undertow page.

If you liked it. Fans of Undertow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Undertow (2004)?
In US, Undertow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Undertow worth watching?
Undertow holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Undertow?
Undertow stars Jamie Bell, Kristen Stewart, Robert Longstreet, Terry Loughlin and Dermot Mulroney.
When was Undertow released?
Undertow was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.