House by the River
Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
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Where can I watch House by the River in the United States?
House by the River is available to stream on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Xumo Play, and Mometu in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch House by the River for free?
House by the River streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Xumo Play. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for House by the River?
House by the River scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in House by the River?
House by the River stars Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick, and Ann Shoemaker. Fritz Lang is the director.
How long is House by the River?
House by the River runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).
When did House by the River come out?
House by the River was released on March 23, 1950.
Which studio made House by the River?
House by the River was produced by Republic Pictures and Fidelity Pictures Corporation in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.