Undertow is a 2004 American psychological thriller film co-written and directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Bell, Devon Alan, Dermot Mulroney and Josh Lucas.

Taking place in Georgia, the film tells the story of two boys pursued by a murderous uncle.

[3] Met with a mixed response from critics, the film received special recognition for excellence in filmmaking from the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.

The website's critics consensus reads: "Undertow's gently fantastical elements are balanced by fully realized characters and a story with genuine, steadily accumulating emotional weight.

"[8] Eric Harrison of the Houston Chronicle wrote: "From its opening lines and first enigmatic image, everything about Undertow is both dreamlike and real, artfully elusive and matter-of-fact.

"[9] James Berardinelli gave it three out of four stars, giving praise to the performances, writing: "Those going to Undertow expecting a thriller will find the proceedings slow going.