Niagara (1953): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Niagara is a 1953 film noir thriller directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Jean Peters, Joseph Cotten and Marilyn Monroe. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $16,445 worldwide. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on FlixFling and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Niagara About?
The premise of Niagara without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple, George and Rose Loomis, are on a trip to Niagara Falls, seemingly enjoying a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin. However, their idyllic existence is disrupted by the arrival of Polly Dawson, who suspects that Rose is involved in a dangerous affair with her husband’s friend. As Polly investigates, she uncovers a complex web of lies, deception, and potentially deadly intentions that threaten to shatter the couple’s marriage and expose a shocking truth.
Niagara Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- uxoricide
- niagara falls
- cable car
- crime of passion
- extramarital affair
- record player
- bell tower
- dysfunctional marriage
- adulterous wife
- femme fatale
- morgue
- boat goes over waterfall
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- missing person
- waterfall
- korean war veteran
- one word title
- battle fatigue
- jealousy
- river rapids
- cigarette smoking
- unfaithfulness
- deception
- motorboat
- bus station
- postcard
- running out of gas
- tunnel
- adultery
- woman strangled to death
- pretending to be asleep
- female singer
- breaking a phonograph record
- broken railing
- diversion
- american flag
- helicopter rescue
- flower
- fainting woman
- border agent
- sedative
- woman in a bed
- woman in a shower
- woman wears a bikini
- woman wrapped in a towel
- woman wrapped in a bedsheet
- film noir in color
- place name in title
- female rear nudity
- cotten and peters
- tourist destination
Where to Watch Niagara
Stream it on FlixFling and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Niagara Cast
Jean Peters leads the cast, with Joseph Cotten and Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Henry Hathaway; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
Also Starring in Niagara
· 6 moreNiagara Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Niagara 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Niagara Plot Summary
What happens in Niagara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ray, portrayed by Casey Adams, and his wife Polly Cutler, played by Jean Peters, are attempting to enjoy a delayed honeymoon at the breathtaking Niagara Falls. Upon arrival at their reserved cabin at the Rainbow Cabins on the Canadian side, they discover it is occupied by George, depicted by Joseph Cotten, and his wife Rose, portrayed by Marilyn Monroe. Rose argues that George has been unwell and persuades Polly and the cabin manager, Mr. Qua, to allow them to stay, prompting the Cutlers to accept a less desirable cabin.
Full summary
The whole story of Niagara, scene by scene
Niagara Box Office
Niagara grossed $16,445 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.4K
- International
- $15.3K
Niagara Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Niagara ≣ 1953 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Niagara?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Niagara
14 cars on screen, including the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe and the 1951 Ford De Luxe.
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Niagara Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Torrentes de Paixão” and “Ниагара”.
- Also known as
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- Torrentes de Paixão
- Ниагара
- 나이아가라
- Niágara
- Νιαγάρας
- ניאגרה
- Нијагара
- Ніагара
- Torrente pasional
- 飞瀑怒潮
- نیاگارا
- ナイアガラ
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- Niàgara
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Niagara FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Niagara, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Niagara?
Niagara runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Niagara released?
Niagara was released on February 1, 1953.
Who directed Niagara?
Niagara was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of Niagara?
Niagara stars Jean Peters, Joseph Cotten and Marilyn Monroe, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Niagara?
In the US, Niagara is streaming on FlixFling, Hoopla and Mometu and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Niagara make at the box office?
Niagara grossed $16,445 worldwide.
How is Niagara rated?
Niagara has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Niagara have a post-credit scene?
No. Niagara has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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