The River You Step In

2019·Movie
1h 40min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Some people handle change better than others.

Set in an East Toronto neighborhood, THE RIVER YOU STEP IN is about a maverick social worker and the troubled people she tries to help, and engages with issues of domestic abuse, addiction, and racial prejudice.
Social RealismUrban DramaSocial WorkDomestic AbuseAddictionRacial PrejudiceCharacter-DrivenEast TorontoCommunity Struggles

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The River You Step In legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Filmzie, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The River You Step In worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The River You Step In rated?

ViolenceDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, drug use, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The River You Step In?

1 h 40 min

The River You Step In runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The River You Step In in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The River You Step In?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The River You Step In in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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