On the Waterfront

1h 48m · 1954 · Directed by Elia Kazan · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

On the Waterfront (1954) runs 1h 48m, directed by Elia Kazan. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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

Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.