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The River King

2005·Movie
1h 35min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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It's the truth that haunts us

Abel Grey is sent to investigate the death of a boy from an exclusive local school, who is found floating in the river. Fearing scandal, the school insists it was suicide. But after discovering from the boy's girlfriend, Carlin, that he was being badly bullied, Abel suspects that a dangerous schoolboy initiation has gone horribly wrong and he secretly solicits the help of a sympathetic teacher, Betsy. He is warned off the investigation by his boss, as the school is a generous benefactor to the Police benevolent fund. Abel, however, cannot let the case go, not only because his own brother committed suicide years before, but also it seems that the spirit of the dead boy is leaving them clues as to what really happened that night.
Small Town MysteryAtmospheric InvestigationBrooding DetectiveDark SecretsHaunting MelancholyPrep School DramaSuicide InvestigationEerie ForeshadowingRural Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The River King legally?

The River King is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, The CW, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and MovieMe. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The River King worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The River King rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The River King?

1 h 35 min

The River King runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The River King in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The River King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The River King in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.