Undertow(1996)
Just below the surface lies a deadly trap.
Undertow Synopsis
After his car breaks down, Jack seeks shelter, lost in a thunderstorm in a remote shack in the woods. He finds himself held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wife. As the storm rages on, tension mounts in the small cabin. Matters reach a climax when Jack falls for the beautiful woman and tries persuading her to escape with him. Soon, the situation escalates into deadly violence...
Undertow (1996) is a drama, action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Eric Red, released on March 26, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara and Charles Dance. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Red
- Writers:
- Eric Red, Kathryn Bigelow
- Producers:
- Fred Weintraub, Tom Kuhn
- Cinematographer:
- Geza Sinkovics
- Composer:
- John Frizzell
- Production:
- Weintraub/Kuhn Productions, Lithuanian Film Studio, Showtime Networks
- Status:
- Released
Undertow (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Undertow before you stream it.
Undertow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Eric Red, written by Eric Red and Kathryn Bigelow, produced by Fred Weintraub and Tom Kuhn.
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Undertow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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Undertow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Undertow online?
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Undertow (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Undertow?
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The main cast of Undertow (1996) includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara and Charles Dance. The film was directed by Eric Red. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Undertow released?
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Undertow was released on March 26, 1996 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Undertow worth watching?
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Undertow (1996) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Undertow?
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Yes. The official Undertow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.