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River of Gold

2016·Movie
1h 3min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
IMDb8.5

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Do you know where your gold comes from?

Narrated by Academy Award winners Sissy Spacek and Herbie Hancock, River of Gold is the disturbing account of a clandestine journey into Peru's Amazon rainforest to uncover the savage unraveling of pristine jungle. What will be the fate of this critical region of priceless biodiversity as these extraordinarily beautiful forests are turned into a hellish wasteland?
Environmental DocumentaryIllegal Gold MiningAmazonian DestructionEducational & InformativeVisually StrikingSocial CommentarySomber ToneCrime InvestigationNature vs. GreedUrgent Warning

Crew

Directed by:
Reuben Aaronson, Sarah DuPont
Written by:
Reuben Aaronson, Esteban Arguello, Sarah DuPont
Produced by:
Reuben Aaronson, Preston Lee, Sarah DuPont
Composed by:
Anthony Marinelli, Anthony Marinelli, Guillermo Palacios

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream River of Gold legally?

KanopyFandango at Home FreeOVIDTubi TV

River of Gold is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. 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 of Gold worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is River of Gold rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryDrug use

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

How long is River of Gold?

1 h 3 min

River of Gold runs 1 h 3 min.

What language is River of Gold in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch River of Gold?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for River of Gold in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.