Out of the Past (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1947, Out of the Past is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 97 minutes. “A MAN - Trying to run away from his past... A WOMAN - Trying to escape her future...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jeff Bailey seems to be a mundane gas station owner in remote Bridgeport, California. He is dating local girl Ann Miller and lives a quiet life. But Jeff has a secret past, and when a mysterious stranger arrives in town, Jeff is forced to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Who’s in it. Out of the Past stars Robert Mitchum as Jeff Bailey / Jeff Markham, Jane Greer as Kathie Moffat, Kirk Douglas as Whit Sterling and Rhonda Fleming as Meta Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Out of the Past has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out of the Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of the Past tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of the Past (1947)?
- In US, Out of the Past is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Out of the Past worth watching?
- Out of the Past holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Out of the Past?
- Out of the Past stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming and Richard Webb.
- When was Out of the Past released?
- Out of the Past was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.