Niagara (1953) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1953 · Film · ★ 6.8

Niagara poster

Released in 1953, Niagara is a thriller and policier film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 92 minutes. “Un torrent déchaîné d'émotions que même la nature ne peut contrôler !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Arrivés aux chutes du Niagara pour quelques jours de vacances, Ray et Polly Cutler croisent la route de George et Rose Loomis, dont le mariage vacille dangereusement. Alors que Rose poursuit une liaison secrète, George, rongé par la jalousie et ses tourments intérieurs, s'enfonce dans une obsession destructrice. Entre mensonges, infidélité et mystérieuses absences, un drame passionnel se joue à l'ombre des célèbres chutes.

Who’s in it. Niagara stars Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis, Joseph Cotten as George Loomis, Jean Peters as Polly Cutler and Max Showalter as Ray Cutler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Niagara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Niagara page.

If you liked it. Fans of Niagara tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Niagara (1953)?
In États-Unis, Niagara is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Niagara worth watching?
Niagara holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Niagara?
Niagara stars Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Max Showalter and Denis O'Dea.
When was Niagara released?
Niagara was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.