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River

2021Movie1 h 33 min

38
WeakGoodWatch score
38
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

After disappearing for over a week, River tries to put her fragmented memory back together, while teetering on the brink of insanity and questioning what's real vs a dream.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Emily Skye
Written by
Emily Skye

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Facts

July 13, 2021 · 1 h 33 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
July 13, 2021
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Chekhov's Gunman, "Groundhog Day" Loop +5

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream River?"

Questions about River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream River?

In the United States, River streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is River worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 3.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will I feel good after watching River?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will River scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.