The River (1984)Stream and Watch Online

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Read on for a listing 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. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The River' right now, here are some details about the Universal Pictures drama flick.

Released December 1st, 1984, 'The River' stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush The PG movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 2 min, and received a user score of 62 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 114 experienced users.

Want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Farming family battles severe storms, a bank threatening to reposses their farm, and other hard times in a battle to save and hold on to their farm."

'The River' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, Google Play Movies, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video, and Netflix basic with Ads .