The Naked City (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1948, The Naked City is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 96 minutes. “The soul of a city. Her glory stripped! Her passion bared!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Naked City portrays the police investigation that follows the murder of a young model. A veteran cop is placed in charge of the case and he sets about, with the help of other beat cops and detectives, finding the girl's killer.
Who’s in it. The Naked City stars Barry Fitzgerald as Lt. Dan Muldoon, Howard Duff as Frank Niles, Dorothy Hart as Ruth Morrison and Don Taylor as Jimmy Halloran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Naked City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 The Naked City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked City (1948)?
- In US, The Naked City is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion 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 The Naked City worth watching?
- The Naked City holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Naked City?
- The Naked City stars Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff, Dorothy Hart, Don Taylor and Frank Conroy.
- When was The Naked City released?
- The Naked City was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.