Waterfront (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1950, Waterfront is a drama film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 80 minutes. “THE DESIRES AND LONELINESS of seafaring men and their women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.
Who’s in it. Waterfront stars Robert Newton as Peter McCabe, Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. McCabe, Avis Scott as Nora McCabe and Susan Shaw as Connie McCabe, 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. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterfront (1950)?
- In GB, Waterfront is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waterfront worth watching?
- Waterfront holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterfront?
- Waterfront stars Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, Avis Scott, Susan Shaw and Robin Netscher.
- When was Waterfront released?
- Waterfront was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.