Undertow(2009)
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Undertow Synopsis
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
Undertow (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Javier Fuentes-León, released on September 23, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo and José Chacaltana. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Writers:
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Cinematographer:
- Mauricio Vidal
- Production:
- Dynamo, El Calvo Films
- Status:
- Released
Undertow (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Undertow before you stream it.
Undertow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cristian Mercado
as Miguel
Manolo Cardona
as Santiago
Tatiana Astengo
as Mariela
- José Chacaltana
José Chacaltana
as Héctor
- Attilia Boschetti
Attilia Boschetti
as Sra. La Rosa
- María Edelmira Palomino
María Edelmira Palomino
as Doña Flor
- Julio Humberto Cavero
Julio Humberto Cavero
as Padre Juan
Haydeé Cáceres
as Trinidad
Emilram Cossío
as Pato
Cindy Díaz
as Isaura
- Juan Pablo Olivos
Juan Pablo Olivos
as Tano
- Mónica Rossi
Mónica Rossi
as Ana
Key crew
Directed by Javier Fuentes-León, written by Javier Fuentes-León.
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Undertow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 129 ratings.
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Undertow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Undertow online?
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Undertow (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Undertow?
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The main cast of Undertow (2009) includes Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo, José Chacaltana and Attilia Boschetti. The film was directed by Javier Fuentes-León. 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 September 23, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Undertow worth watching?
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Undertow (2009) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance 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.