Out of the Past
1947, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
OUT of the Sun, OUT of the Moonlight, OUT of the Past.
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Out of the Past isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Robert MitchumJeff Bailey / Jeff Markham
- Jane GreerKathie Moffat
- Kirk DouglasWhit Sterling
- Paul ValentineJoe Stephanos
- Virginia HustonAnn Miller
- Rhonda FlemingMeta Carson
- Richard WebbJim
- Steve BrodieJack Fisher
- Dickie MooreThe Kid
- Ken NilesLeonard Eels
- Mary FieldMarny (uncredited)
- Oliver BlakeTillotson (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Mainwaring
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What Out of the Past is based on
Out of the Past is based on Build My Gallows High (1946) by Daniel Mainwaring.
1946
Build My Gallows High
By Daniel Mainwaring
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Out of the Past: quick answers
Is Out of the Past worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 685 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Out of the Past?
Out of the Past runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Out of the Past have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Out of the Past. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Out of the Past parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Out of the Past yet.
Which OTT platform is Out of the Past on?
Out of the Past isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Out of the Past?
If you liked Out of the Past, try The Killers, Touch of Evil, The Maltese Falcon.
Who directed Out of the Past?
Out of the Past (1947) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas.
What is Out of the Past based on?
Out of the Past is based on Build My Gallows High (1946) by Daniel Mainwaring.