Undertow (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Undertow is a 2010 drama directed by Javier Fuentes-León. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $602,059 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wolfe Releasing
- 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.
Against the backdrop of Peru's dramatic coastline, a fisherman named Miguel faces a difficult choice as he prepares for fatherhood. His traditional life is challenged by a passionate and forbidden love for Santiago, a talented but ostracized artist. Miguel must grapple with his feelings and decide whether to uphold societal expectations or embrace his true self, even if it means risking everything and defying long-held traditions.
The Director of Undertow
Directed by Javier Fuentes-León.
- Director Javier Fuentes-León
Undertow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Undertow 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 8.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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Undertow Plot Summary
What happens in Undertow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miguel is a young fisherman in Cabo Blanco, a small village in northern Peru known for its distinctive death rituals. He is married to Mariela, who is pregnant with their first son, but he also harbors a secret affair with a male painter named Santiago, whom he meets in a deserted cave along the coast.
Santiago drowns at sea, and his ghost returns with a request: to locate his body so it can be buried according to the village’s rituals. Miguel undertakes this quiet, determined quest and, after a patient search, finds the body in the water—yet he does not tell the ghost about the discovery.
Full summary
The whole story of Undertow, scene by scene
Undertow Box Office
Undertow grossed $602,059 worldwide. $108,620 came from the US and Canada and $493,439 (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$602.1K
- US & Canada
- $108.6K
- International
- $493.4K
Undertow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Undertow.
How Well Do You Know Undertow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Miguel's occupation?
Undertow Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Contracorriente - Gegen den Strom” and “Contra a Corrente”.
- Also known as
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- Contracorriente - Gegen den Strom
- Contra a Corrente
- Contracorriente - controcorrente
- Подводное течение
- Pod prąd
- Срещу течението
- 心底的逆流
- Contracorrente
- 暗擁
- 그대 떠나면
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Undertow FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Undertow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Undertow?
Undertow runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Undertow released?
Undertow was released on November 26, 2010.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by Javier Fuentes-León.
How much did Undertow make at the box office?
Undertow grossed $602,059 worldwide ($108,620 domestic, $493,439 international).
How is Undertow rated?
Undertow has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Does Undertow have a post-credit scene?
No. Undertow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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