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Niagara

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1953 | 92 min | Crime, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Dial M for Murder or Double Indemnity, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $9 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 129K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henry Hathaway

  • Marilyn MonroeRose Loomis
  • Joseph CottenGeorge Loomis
  • Jean PetersPolly Cutler
  • Max ShowalterRay Cutler
  • Denis O'DeaInspector Starkey
  • Richard AllanPatrick
  • Don WilsonMr. J.C. Kettering
  • Lurene TuttleMrs. Kettering
  • Russell CollinsMr. Qua
  • Will WrightBoatman