On the Waterfront
1954, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
The man lived by the jungle law of the docks!
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 1,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 June 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Budd Schulberg
- Budget
- $910K
- Box office
- $9.6M
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What On the Waterfront is based on
On the Waterfront is based on news article, a literary genre.
Literary genre
news article
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On the Waterfront: quick answers
Is On the Waterfront worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does On the Waterfront have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On the Waterfront. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On the Waterfront parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Waterfront is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On the Waterfront on?
On the Waterfront is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Waterfront?
If you liked On the Waterfront, try Atlantic City, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Wild One.
Who directed On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront (1954) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden.
What is On the Waterfront based on?
On the Waterfront is based on news article, a literary genre.