The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!
In the United States, River streams on Prime, Philo, Fandor, AsianCrush, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV, and Amasian TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.
Is River worth watching?
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).
Is River okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will River make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10).