River (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2021, River is a music and documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A cinematic and musical odyssey that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers. Throughout history, rivers have shaped our landscapes and our journeys; flowed through our cultures and dreams. RIVER takes its audience on a journey through space and time; spanning six continents, and drawing on extraordinary contemporary cinematography, including satellite filming, the film shows rivers on scales and from perspectives never seen before. Its union of image, music and sparse, the poetic script will create a film that is both dream-like and powerful, honouring the wildness of rivers but also recognizes their vulnerability.
Who’s in it. River stars Willem Dafoe as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River page.
If you liked it. Fans of River tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River (2021)?
- In US, River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River worth watching?
- River holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River?
- River stars Willem Dafoe.
- When was River released?
- River was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.