Waterfront (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Waterfront is an action, drama and crime film directed by Terry O. Morse, running about 59 minutes. “Death Rides With Every Cargo... Passions Explode Like T.N.T.... Love Drives Men To Kill...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hard-living dockworker finds religion until his brother is murdered.
Who’s in it. Waterfront stars Dennis Morgan as Jim Dolan, Gloria Dickson as Ann Stacey, Marie Wilson as Ruby Waters and Sheila Bromley as Marie Cordell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Waterfront has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterfront page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterfront tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterfront (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waterfront change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waterfront worth watching?
- Waterfront holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterfront?
- Waterfront stars Dennis Morgan, Gloria Dickson, Marie Wilson, Sheila Bromley and Larry Williams.
- When was Waterfront released?
- Waterfront was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.