

Undertow
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
Where to watch Undertow in United States
Click a service to open Undertow there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Undertow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex | Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Undertow
Undertow is a 2009 Spanish-language drama and romance film directed by Javier Fuentes-León. The cast is led by Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex.
Undertow was produced by Dynamo and El Calvo Films and made in Colombia and France. It was released on September 23, 2009.
- Director
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Writers
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Release date
- September 23, 2009
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Colombia, France
- Production
- Dynamo, El Calvo Films
Undertow cast & crew
Undertow was directed by Javier Fuentes-León and written by Javier Fuentes-León.
The cast features Cristian Mercado as Miguel, Manolo Cardona as Santiago, Tatiana Astengo as Mariela, José Chacaltana as Héctor, Attilia Boschetti as Sra. La Rosa, and María Edelmira Palomino as Doña Flor.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Mauricio Vidal.
Is Undertow worth watching?
Undertow holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 125 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Undertow is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Undertow
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Cast of Undertow

Cristian Mercado
Miguel

Manolo Cardona
Santiago

Tatiana Astengo
Mariela
José Chacaltana
Héctor
Attilia Boschetti
Sra. La Rosa
María Edelmira Palomino
Doña Flor
Julio Humberto Cavero
Padre Juan

Haydeé Cáceres
Trinidad

Emilram Cossío
Pato

Cindy Díaz
Isaura
Juan Pablo Olivos
Tano
Mónica Rossi
Ana
Undertow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Undertow in United States?
Undertow is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Undertow on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Undertow is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Undertow in?
Undertow is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Undertow?
Undertow runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Undertow rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 125 ratings.











