The River (1984) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'The River' right now, here are some important things to know about the Universal Pictures drama flick. The River starring Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min. The release date of the movie is December 1st, 1984. The movie received a user score of 63/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 127 active users.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The River' on each platform when they are available. 'The River' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies in the US.