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River of No Return

1954Movie1 h 31 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

A romantic, cathartic adventure movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

Reckless, Roaring, Adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush Days!

An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.

Feels like

Classic Western
1950s Cinema
Family Adventure
Romantic Drama
River Journey
Marilyn Monroe
Historical Setting
Scenic Landscapes
Tough Times

Crew

Directed by: Otto Preminger
Written by: Frank Fenton, Louis Lantz
Produced by: Stanley Rubin
Music by: Cyril J. Mockridge, Leigh Harline, Lionel Newman

Everyone

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Facts

April 30, 1954 · 1 h 31 min · Violence

Released: April 30, 1954
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Adventure, Western
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 57 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream River of No Return?"

Questions about River of No Return

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream River of No Return?

In the United States, River of No Return is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is River of No Return worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is River of No Return okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch River of No Return?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is River of No Return good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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