Undertow (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Undertow is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Castle, running about 71 minutes. “Every bullet in Chicago had his name on it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Undertow stars Scott Brady as Tony Reagan, John Russell as Danny Morgan, Dorothy Hart as Sally Lee and Peggy Dow as Ann McKnight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Undertow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 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 (1949)?
- In US, Undertow 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 Undertow worth watching?
- Undertow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Undertow?
- Undertow stars Scott Brady, John Russell, Dorothy Hart, Peggy Dow and Bruce Bennett.
- When was Undertow released?
- Undertow was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.