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The Girl in the River

2026Movie1 h 32 min

CrimeThriller
22
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes8%–

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about mystery and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The truth will surface.

A seasoned criminologist and a young female psychologist are lured to a remote Mississippi town to investigate the murder of a little girl and the disappearance of her twin sister.

Feels like

  • Gothic Southern Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Atmospheric Dread
  • Crime Procedural Elements
  • Uncanny Valley Feelings
  • Darker Realism
  • Cinematic Tension
  • Investigative Narrative
  • Haunting Aftermath

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Brando Benetton
Written by
Brando Benetton
Produced by
Andrew Stevens, Joe Lemmon
Music by
Max Aruj, W. F. Smith Leithart

Everyone

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Facts

September 4, 2026 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 4, 2026
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl in the River?"

Questions about The Girl in the River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl in the River?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Girl in the River from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

Is The Girl in the River worth watching?

22
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 22 (IMDb 3.9, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 8%). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (8).

Will I feel good after watching The Girl in the River?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Girl in the River scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.