Undertow 1996
“Just below the surface lies a deadly trap.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Eric Red
- Networks
- Weintraub/Kuhn Productions, Lithuanian Film Studio, Showtime Networks
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is Undertow?
Topic: Film "Undertow" (1996). Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 26, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Lithuania, United States of America
- Studios
- Weintraub/Kuhn Productions, Lithuanian Film Studio, Showtime Networks
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Weintraub/Kuhn Productions, Lithuanian Film Studio, Showtime Networks
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Overview
Topic: Film "Undertow" (1996).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Undertow
Year: 1996
Release Date: 03/26/1996 (US)
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 33m
Plot: Jack's car breaks down. He seeks shelter in a remote shack in the woods during a thunderstorm. He is held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wife. Tension builds in the cabin as the storm rages. Jack falls for the woman and tries to persuade her to escape with him. The situation escalates into deadly violence.
Tagline: Just below the surface lies a deadly trap.
Drafting attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Undertow is a 1996 TV movie categorized as a drama, action, and thriller. Released in the United States on March
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“A gripping exploration of drama and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Undertow worth watching?
Undertow holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Undertow and when was it released?
Undertow is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by Eric Red.
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