Niagara movie poster

Niagara

"A raging torrent of emotion that even nature can't control!"

January 26, 1953 1h 32m 6.8/10 (417 votes)

Originally released in 1953. Niagara is a thriller/crime film. directed by Henry Hathaway.

Starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, and Jean Peters

Synopsis

Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls, N.Y. 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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 26, 1953 73 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (417 votes)
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Budget $1.3M Production budget
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Box Office $8.5M 6.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,250,000
Revenue
$8,500,000

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niagara about?

Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to su...

Who directed Niagara?

Niagara was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is Niagara?

Niagara has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Niagara released?

Niagara was released on January 26, 1953 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Niagara?

The main cast of Niagara includes Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Max Showalter, Denis O'Dea.

Is Niagara worth watching?

Niagara has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 417 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.