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On the Waterfront

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 1s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (7s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Mild flirtation between characters.
Drug Use: 🟢 5/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 5/100 [01:12:15 - 01:12:20] Brief scene with characters drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (45s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:25] A character is punched in the face during a confrontation.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:25:40 - 01:26:10] A violent fight scene involving multiple characters.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (4s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:32] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:10:45 - 01:10:47] Another instance of mild profanity.
On the Waterfront

Details for On the Waterfront (1954)

Year: 1954
Certificate: A
On the Waterfront Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 91
Votes: 142107
Gross: 9,600,000
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast Stars: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger

Overview of On the Waterfront:

An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.

Who stars in the movie On the Waterfront (1954)?

The movie stars Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, and Rod Steiger.

What is the plot of On the Waterfront (1954)?

On the Waterfront follows Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando), a former boxer turned longshoreman, who struggles with his conscience after witnessing a murder orchestrated by corrupt union bosses. He ultimately decides to testify against them, despite the risks.

Who directed On the Waterfront (1954)?

The movie was directed by Elia Kazan.

Did On the Waterfront (1954) win any Academy Awards?

Yes, On the Waterfront won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Elia Kazan, and Best Actor for Marlon Brando.

What is the famous line from On the Waterfront (1954)?

One of the most famous lines from the movie is Marlon Brando's character Terry Malloy saying, 'I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.'