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The River Why

2010Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

DramaRomance
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–34%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–34%

Summary

A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Matthew Leutwyler
Written by
Thomas A. Cohen, David James Duncan
Produced by
Matthew Leutwyler, Kristi Denton Cohen
Music by
Austin Wintory

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Facts

April 9, 2010 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 2010
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The River Why?"

Questions about The River Why

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The River Why?

JustWatch TV FreePhiloHooplaPlexTubi TVYOW.tv

In the United States, The River Why streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The River Why worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The River Why okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The River Why good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The River Why plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.