Undertow (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Undertow is a 2004 drama thriller directed by David Gordon Green, starring Dermot Mulroney, Josh Lucas and Jamie Bell. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $156,767 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Undertow About?
The premise of Undertow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the sudden death of his wife, a pig farmer struggles to cope with grief and maintain order on his farm. His relationship with his troubled son is strained, and the arrival of his recently released brother further complicates matters. As old resentments surface and tensions escalate, the family faces a crisis that threatens to tear them apart. The farmer must confront painful truths and fight to preserve what remains of his family.
Undertow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- barefoot male
- psycho thriller
- bare feet on table
- child in jeopardy
- reference to eating alligator
- reference to venison
- dirty children
- infidelity
- assault
- envy
- sick child
- sleeping outside
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- half brother half brother relationship
- orphan
- pig
- pig farm
- vomiting
- bare chested male
- boy wears underwear
- reading a book
- ancient coin
- grandmother grandson relationship
- attempted drowning
- nail through one's foot
- stepping on a nail
- reference to river styx
- breaking down a door
- brother murders brother
- murder of father
- egg
- lead poisoning
- eating paint
- eating mud
- milking a cow
- cow
- pushed out a window
- basketball
- widower
- automobile junkyard
- general store
- chiggers
- wedding
- shoplifting
- on the run
- homelessness
- rural setting
- single father
- foot wound
- poor white trash
- uncle nephew relationship
Where to Watch Undertow
Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Undertow Cast
Dermot Mulroney leads the cast, with Josh Lucas and Jamie Bell. Directed by David Gordon Green; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Gordon Green
Undertow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Undertow 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Undertow Plot Summary
What happens in Undertow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the death of his wife Audrey, John Munn moves with his two sons, Chris Munn and Tim Munn, to a pig farm in rural Drees County, Georgia, where they lead a reclusive life. Chris is a rebellious, troubled teen, which brings them into frequent contact with the police.
John’s brother Deel visits the family. The two boys are surprised; they do not even know of his existence. Deel wants a hoard of gold coins their father left them. Deel eventually finds them. John refuses to give them to Deel. In the ensuing struggle, Deel murders him. He tries to kill Chris and Tim as well, but they escape and run away from home with the coins.
Full summary
The whole story of Undertow, scene by scene
Undertow Box Office
Undertow grossed $156,767 worldwide. $143,597 came from the US and Canada and $13,170 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$156.8K
- US & Canada
- $143.6K
- International
- $13.2K
Undertow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Undertow.
Cars in Undertow
37 cars on screen, including the 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger and the 1973 Ford Gran Torino Squire.
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1970 Dodge Dart Swinger Important role -
1973 Ford Gran Torino Squire Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1988 Ford F-Super Duty Minor role
Undertow Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “The Undertow” and “Contra-Corrente”.
- Also known as
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- The Undertow
- Contra-Corrente
- Undertow - Im Sog der Rache
- L'Autre Rive
- אבודים
- Contra Corrente
- Подводное течение
- Áramlat
- 언더토우
- Mroczne dziedzictwo
- 暗潮, წყალქვეშა მიქცევა
- アンダートウ 決死の逃亡
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- Vse za čast
- Dòng Nước Ngầm
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Undertow FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Undertow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Undertow?
Undertow runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Undertow released?
Undertow was released on October 22, 2004.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by David Gordon Green.
More films by David Gordon Green Who is in the cast of Undertow?
Undertow stars Dermot Mulroney, Josh Lucas and Jamie Bell, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Undertow?
In the US, Undertow is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Undertow make at the box office?
Undertow grossed $156,767 worldwide ($143,597 domestic, $13,170 international).
How is Undertow rated?
Undertow has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Undertow have a post-credit scene?
No. Undertow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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