Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
Kernel Score: 78% · 200 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1950-07-07
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Where the Sidewalk Ends
- Stream: YouTube TV, FlixFling
- Free with ads: Plex, Mometu
- Rent: FlixFling
- Buy: FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.
Where the Sidewalk Ends parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this film noir centers on a violent, morally compromised police detective involved in a cover-up and murder investigation.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot follows a 'violent nature' cop involved in a cover-up, framing, and murder investigation typical of noir crime dramas.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Dana Andrews as Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon
- Gene Tierney as Morgan Taylor
- Bert Freed as Det. Sgt. Paul Klein
- Gary Merrill as Tommy Scalise
- Karl Malden as Det. Lt. Thomas
- Tom Tully as Jiggs Taylor
- Ruth Donnelly as Martha
- Craig Stevens as Ken Paine
- Fred Aldrich as Detective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman as Detective at Staff Meeting (uncredited)
Where the Sidewalk Ends FAQ
Is Where the Sidewalk Ends good?
Where the Sidewalk Ends has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 200 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Where the Sidewalk Ends?
In the US you can stream Where the Sidewalk Ends on YouTube TV and FlixFling, watch it free with ads on Plex and Mometu and rent it from FlixFling.
Is Where the Sidewalk Ends OK for kids?
Where the Sidewalk Ends is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this film noir centers on a violent, morally compromised police detective involved in a cover-up and murder investigation.
What movies are like Where the Sidewalk Ends?
If you liked Where the Sidewalk Ends, try Insomnia, The Wrong Man, A Taxi Driver and The Roundup 4: Punishment.