The Naked City (1948)
Kernel Score: 80% · 279 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1948-03-04
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch The Naked City
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix
- Free with ads: Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
The Naked City parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Naked City is a 1948 film noir crime thriller about detectives investigating the murder of a former model.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on a murder investigation with noir-style crime elements, largely non-graphic for its era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Barry Fitzgerald as Lt. Dan Muldoon
- Howard Duff as Frank Niles
- Dorothy Hart as Ruth Morrison
- Don Taylor as Jimmy Halloran
- Frank Conroy as Captain Donahue
- Ted de Corsia as Willy Garzah
- House Jameson as Dr. Lawrence Stoneman
- Anne Sargent as Mrs. Halloran
- Adelaide Klein as Mrs. Batory
- Grover Burgess as Mr. Batory
The Naked City FAQ
Is The Naked City good?
The Naked City has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 279 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Naked City?
In the US you can stream The Naked City on The Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Naked City OK for kids?
The Naked City is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Naked City is a 1948 film noir crime thriller about detectives investigating the murder of a former model.
What movies are like The Naked City?
If you liked The Naked City, try An Adventure in Space and Time, Pickup on South Street, The Asphalt Jungle and Black Beauty.