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On the Waterfront

7.919541h 48mNRMovieCrimeDramaRomance

A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.

DirectorElia Kazan
WriterBudd Schulberg
ProducerSam Spiegel

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NetflixNetflix
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Cast · Directed by Elia Kazan

MBMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Terry Malloy
ESEva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint
Edie Doyle
KMKarl Malden
Karl Malden
Father Barry
LCLee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Johnny Friendly
RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Charley Malloy
PHPat Henning
Pat Henning
Kayo Dugan
LELeif Erickson
Leif Erickson
Glover
JWJames Westerfield
James Westerfield
Big Mac
TGTony Galento
Tony Galento
Truck
TM
Tami Mauriello
Tillio
JHJohn F. Hamilton
John F. Hamilton
'Pop' Doyle
JHJohn Heldabrand
John Heldabrand
Mott

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On the Waterfront — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams On the Waterfront?

On the Waterfront is streaming on Netflix in India, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is On the Waterfront on Netflix?

Yes — On the Waterfront is available on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is On the Waterfront on Amazon Prime Video?

On the Waterfront isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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On the Waterfront is available on Netflix in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.