Undertow movie poster

Undertow

"Just below the surface lies a deadly trap."

March 26, 1996 1h 33m 5.5/10 (20 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Undertow is a drama/action film. directed by Eric Red.

Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, and Charles Dance

Synopsis

After his car breaks down, Jack seeks shelter, lost in a thunderstorm in a remote shack in the woods. He finds himself held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wife. As the storm rages on, tension mounts in the small cabin. Matters reach a climax when Jack falls for the beautiful woman and tries persuading her to escape with him. Soon, the situation escalates into deadly violence...

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 26, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (20 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Lithuania + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Weintraub/Kuhn Productions
  • Lithuanian Film Studio
  • Showtime Networks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undertow about?

After his car breaks down, Jack seeks shelter, lost in a thunderstorm in a remote shack in the woods. He finds himself held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wif...

Who directed Undertow?

Undertow was directed by Eric Red.

How long is Undertow?

Undertow has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Undertow released?

Undertow was released on March 26, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Undertow?

The main cast of Undertow includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance.