Undertow
“Hear me now brother. I was washed in the same blood as you.”
Synopsis
The Munns, father John and sons Chris and Tim, recede to the woods of rural Georgia. Their life together is forever changed with the arrival of Uncle Deel, though the tragedy that follows forces troubled Chris to become a man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Undertow Official Trailer #1 - Dermot Mulroney Movie (2004) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Jamie Bell
Chris Munn
Josh Lucas
Deel Munn
Dermot Mulroney
John Munn
Devon Alan
Tim Munn
Kristen Stewart
Lila
Robert Longstreet
Bern
Terry Loughlin
Officer Clayton
Eddie Rouse
Wadsworth Pela
Patrice Johnson
Amica Pela
Charles 'Jester' Poston
Hard Hat Dandy
Mark Darby Robinson
Conway
Pat Healy
Grant the Mechanic
Leigh Higginbotham
Muriel the Cashier
Alfred M. Jackson
Dock Worker
William D. Turner
Dock Worker
Michael Bacall
Jacob
Shiri Appleby
Violet
Carla Bessey
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$157K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Screenplay & Story
- David Gordon Green, Joe Conway
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Undertow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $157K
- Production Studios
- ContentFilm, Sunflower Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gordon Green
David Gordon Green, Joe Conway, Terrence Malick
Philip Glass
Tim Orr
Steven Gonzales, Zene Baker
Edward R. Pressman, Alessandro Camon, Saar Klein, Terrence Malick, John Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
David Gordon Green
Screenplay
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
David Gordon Green
Director
Terrence Malick
Producer
Tim Orr
Director of Photography
Lisa Muskat
Producer
Joe Conway
Screenplay
Jill Newell
Costume Design
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Steven Gonzales
Editor
Richard A. Wright
Production Design
Zene Baker
Editor
Cal Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Undertow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Undertow about?
The Munns, father John and sons Chris and Tim, recede to the woods of rural Georgia. Their life together is forever changed with the arrival of Uncle Deel, though the tragedy that follows forces troubled Chris to become a man.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by David Gordon Green.
Who stars in Undertow?
The principal cast of Undertow includes Jamie Bell, Josh Lucas, Dermot Mulroney, Devon Alan, Kristen Stewart.
When was Undertow released and how long is it?
Undertow was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Undertow make at the box office?
Undertow grossed $157K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Undertow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Undertow was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Undertow?
Undertow holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).