The River Why fingerprintCalm.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Romantic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, growing up, and family
Standout characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The River Why is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Romantic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's romantic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
Everyday modern life, growing up, and family
Its world is built around everyday modern life, growing up, and family.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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One man's struggle to catch his dreams.
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The River Why is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States.
1 h 41 min
The River Why runs 1 h 41 min.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+12GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The River Why in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
5.5
