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On the Waterfront

1954, Movie, 1h 48min

Marlon Brando gives the performance of his career as the tough prizefighter-turned-longshoreman Terry Malloy in this masterpiece of urban poetry. A raggedly emotional tale of individual failure and social corruption, ON THE WATERFRONT follows Terry’s deepening moral crisis as he must decide whether to remain loyal to the mob-connected union boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) and Johnny’s right-hand man, Terry’s brother, Charley (Rod Steiger), as the authorities close in on them. Driven by the vivid, naturalistic direction of Elia Kazan and savory, streetwise dialogue by Budd Schulberg, ON THE WATERFRONT was an instant sensation, winning eight Oscars, including for best picture, director, actor, supporting actress (Eva Marie Saint), and screenplay.

"On the Waterfront" — drama, crime and romance movie produced in USA and released in 1954. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.1 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 48min. "On the Waterfront" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and Tubi and for rent and to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic William Thomas

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The film is a bleak look at corruption and the indignity of labour, but Brando humanises the industrial tribunal.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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The performances in the film have a magnificent intelligence and strength, shaped and guided incomparably by Kazan, a master of Broadway and Hollywood.

Read full review at The Guardian

Ronny Svensson

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Ett starkt och tidigt amerikanskt ”diskbänksdrama” med en ensemble det slår gnistor om! Engagerande är ordet jag söker och jag ska aldrig glömma mitt möte med Rod Steiger på gamla rockklubben Gino i Stockholm…

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Critic Emma

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...en viktig och omskakande arbetarklasskildring som fortfarande är ett måste att se för såväl filmnördar som historie- och samhällsintresserade.

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

What is On the Waterfront about? Toggle content

In this powerful drama, a former boxer turned dockworker becomes embroiled in a dangerous struggle between his criminal bosses and the honest workers they exploit. As he navigates the treacherous waterfront underworld, he must confront his own moral failings and choose between loyalty to his dangerous associates and standing up for what's right. With gripping performances, raw emotions, and a timeless message, this classic film is a must-see for anyone interested in cinema's ability to capture the human condition.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as On the Waterfront include Edge of the City, The Mob, The Badlanders, Baarish, Vicki, Nightfall.

When was On the Waterfront released in theaters? Toggle content

On the Waterfront was released in theaters on July 28, 1954.