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
Year: 1954
Certificate: A
Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 91
Votes: 142107
Gross: 9,600,000
Director: Elia Kazan
Stars: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger
Overview: An ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who stars in the movie On the Waterfront (1954)?
A: The movie stars Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, and Rod Steiger.
Q: What is the plot of On the Waterfront (1954)?
A: 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.
Q: Who directed On the Waterfront (1954)?
A: The movie was directed by Elia Kazan.
Q: Did On the Waterfront (1954) win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, On the Waterfront won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Elia Kazan, and Best Actor for Marlon Brando.
Q: What is the famous line from On the Waterfront (1954)?
A: 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.'