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Undercurrent

1946·Movie·NR·116 min·5.9(53)

An Irresistible Force That Draws a Man and Woman Together!

After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.

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About Undercurrent

Undercurrent is a 1946 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Undercurrent was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 11, 1946, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Vincente Minnelli
Writers
Thelma Strabel, Edward Chodorov
Release date
November 11, 1946
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Undercurrent cast & crew

Undercurrent was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Thelma Strabel and Edward Chodorov.

The cast features Katharine Hepburn as Ann Hamilton, Robert Taylor as Alan Garroway, Robert Mitchum as Michael Garroway, Edmund Gwenn as Professor Hamilton, Marjorie Main as Lucy, and Jayne Meadows as Sylvia Burton.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbert Stothart, cinematography is by Karl Freund, and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.

Is Undercurrent worth watching?

Undercurrent holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 53 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, Undercurrent is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Undercurrent

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Cast of Undercurrent

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Ann Hamilton

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Alan Garroway

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Michael Garroway

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Professor Hamilton

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Lucy

Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows

Sylvia Burton

Clinton Sundberg

Clinton Sundberg

Mr. Warmsley

Dan Tobin

Dan Tobin

Joseph Bangs

Kathryn Card

Kathryn Card

Mrs. Foster

Leigh Whipper

Leigh Whipper

George

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Justice Putnam

James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Henry Gilson

Undercurrent — FAQs

Where can I watch Undercurrent in United States?

Undercurrent is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Undercurrent in?

Undercurrent is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Undercurrent?

Undercurrent runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Undercurrent rated?

Undercurrent is rated NR. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 53 ratings.

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