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The River

The River (1951) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
72

Want to watch 'The River' tonight? We’ve rounded up platforms and services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can find the right fit. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'The River' via subscription on Criterion Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store, Prime Video.

Here are some useful notes to know before watching about the Oriental International Films drama flick. The River starring Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min. The release date of the movie is September 10th, 1951. The movie received a user score of 72/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 116 engaged users.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation."

'The River' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on September 10th, 1951
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting March 1st, 2005 - Buy The River DVD