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River

2016·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb6.1Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes83%52%

Where to watch

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River fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Run for your life

In the south of Laos, an American volunteer doctor becomes a fugitive after he intervenes in the sexual assault of a young woman. When the assailant's body is pulled from the Mekong River, things quickly spiral out of control.
Southeast Asian ThrillerCrime and Cover-UpAtmospheric MysteryMoral DilemmaTense and GrippingCharacter-DrivenInternational IntrigueSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Jamie M. Dagg, Anila Nugmanova
Written by:
Jamie M. Dagg
Produced by:
John Buchan, Jason Knight, Todd Brown
Composed by:
Cody Partridge, Sean-Michael Hamilton, Steve Blair

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream River legally?

fuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

River is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is River worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is River rated?

NRViolenceSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is River?

1 h 35 min

River runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on River?

Critics70
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate River higher (70) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is River in?

EnglishFrenchLaoThai

It was made in English, with some French, Lao, Thai. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch River?

18ATAUBECACHDEESFRGBGGIEISJPKR+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for River in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does River use?

Chekhov's GunChekhov's Gunman"Groundhog Day" LoopIt's All My FaultOffscreen Moment of AwesomeThe OnerTime PoliceRipple-Effect-Proof Memory

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for River, including Chekhov's Gun, Chekhov's Gunman, "Groundhog Day" Loop.