The Key
1958, CS. Directed by Carol Reed.
He had the life expectancy of a match.
In wartime England, circa 1941, poorly-armed tugs are sent into "U-Boat Alley" to rescue damaged Allied ships. An American named David Ross arrives to captain one of these tugs. He's given a key by a fellow tugboat-man -- a key to an apartment and its pretty female resident. Should something happen to the friend, Ross can use the key.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CS
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 28 May 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Foreman
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The Key runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
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The Key is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Key isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Key?
If you liked The Key, try Ship of Fools, Dear John, Suite Française.
Who directed The Key?
The Key (1958) was directed by Carol Reed and stars William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard.