River's End (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1940, River's End is an action, drama and western film directed by Ray Enright, running about 69 minutes. “The Northwest Mounted's Most Exciting Man-Hunt!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An escaped criminal pretends to be a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in order to prove his innocence of murder. Star Dennis Morgan plays two roles.

Who’s in it. River's End stars Dennis Morgan as John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston, Elizabeth Inglis as Linda Conniston, George Tobias as Andy Dijon and Victor Jory as Norman Talbot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, River's End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River's End page.

If you liked it. Fans of River's End tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch River's End (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for River's End change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is River's End worth watching?
River's End holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in River's End?
River's End stars Dennis Morgan, Elizabeth Inglis, George Tobias, Victor Jory and James Stephenson.
When was River's End released?
River's End was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.