Undertow_
"Just below the surface lies a deadly trap."
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...
Starring
Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Undertow was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
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 mountai...
Undertow is a Drama, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
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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 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...
How long is Undertow?
Undertow has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Undertow?
The cast of Undertow includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance.
What is the rating of Undertow?
Undertow has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Action
Thriller
TV Movie
