On Dangerous Ground (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, On Dangerous Ground is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 82 minutes. “In One Strange Night she met both LOVE... and MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A big-city cop is reassigned to the country after his superiors find him too angry to be an effective policeman. While on his temporary assignment he assists in a manhunt of a suspected murderer.
Who’s in it. On Dangerous Ground stars Ida Lupino as Mary Malden, Robert Ryan as Jim Wilson, Ward Bond as Walter Brent and Charles Kemper as Pop Daly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, On Dangerous Ground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 On Dangerous Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Dangerous Ground tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Dangerous Ground (1951)?
- In US, On Dangerous Ground is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 On Dangerous Ground worth watching?
- On Dangerous Ground holds an audience score of 6.5 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 On Dangerous Ground?
- On Dangerous Ground stars Ida Lupino, Robert Ryan, Ward Bond, Charles Kemper and Anthony Ross.
- When was On Dangerous Ground released?
- On Dangerous Ground was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.