On the Waterfront
“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.
Where to watch On the Waterfront in India
Can I watch On the Waterfront in India? Yes — you can stream On the Waterfront in India on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
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Where is On the Waterfront streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United States | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Belas Artes à La Carte, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront is a 1954 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Elia Kazan. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1900 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
On the Waterfront was produced by Columbia Pictures and Horizon Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 22, 1954, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Writers
- Budd Schulberg
- Release date
- June 22, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Horizon Pictures
On the Waterfront cast & crew
On the Waterfront was directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle, Karl Malden as Father Barry, Lee J. Cobb as Johnny Friendly, Rod Steiger as Charley Malloy, and Pat Henning as Kayo Dugan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Bernstein, cinematography is by Boris Kaufman, and it was produced by Sam Spiegel.
Is On the Waterfront worth watching?
On the Waterfront holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,882 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, On the Waterfront is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch On the Waterfront
In India, you can stream On the Waterfront on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of On the Waterfront
Marlon Brando
Terry Malloy
Eva Marie Saint
Edie Doyle
Karl Malden
Father Barry
Lee J. Cobb
Johnny Friendly
Rod Steiger
Charley Malloy
Pat Henning
Kayo Dugan
Leif Erickson
Glover
James Westerfield
Big Mac
Tony Galento
Truck
Tami Mauriello
Tillio
John F. Hamilton
'Pop' Doyle
John Heldabrand
Mott
On the Waterfront — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On the Waterfront in India?
On the Waterfront is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch On the Waterfront in the US?
In the US, On the Waterfront is streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch On the Waterfront in the UK?
In the UK, On the Waterfront is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is On the Waterfront on Netflix?
Yes — On the Waterfront is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is On the Waterfront in?
On the Waterfront is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is On the Waterfront?
On the Waterfront runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is On the Waterfront rated?
On the Waterfront is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,882 ratings.
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