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The River and Death

1954Movie1 h 31 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nerve-racking, violent drama movie about history and family, with standout cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · intergenerational

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

A useless and bloody vendetta has been going on for ages between two families in this Mexican village. Men, sons, have killed each other for generations, for a so-called conception of honor in a revenge that never ends since it is also triggered by people of the village. Now, today, there are only two sons left, one in each family. One has become a doctor in the big city and his culture is modern. The other last one - of the other family - hasn't left the village and is waiting for the doctor to come "home" as he plans to kill him, to settle this war on this matter of honor once and for all. And the people of the village want blood.

Feels like

  • Mexican Golden Age Drama
  • Tragic Family Vendetta
  • Rural Honor Culture
  • Modern vs Traditional Conflict
  • Inevitable Doom Atmosphere
  • Social Critique of Violence
  • Stark Black-and-White Cinematography
  • Fatalistic Narrative

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Luis Buñuel
Written by
Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Produced by
Armando Orive Alba
Music by
Raúl Lavista

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Facts

August 22, 1954 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 22, 1954
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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

Questions about The River and Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The River and Death?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The River and Death worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Will I feel good after watching The River and Death?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The River and Death plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The River and Death in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.