The River
Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The River
Where can I watch The River in the United States?
The River is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The River?
The River scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The River?
The River stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush, and Shane Bailey. Mark Rydell is the director.
How long is The River?
The River runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
When did The River come out?
The River was released on December 1, 1984.
Which studio made The River?
The River was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The River?
The River was made on a budget of $18,000,000.
How much did The River make at the box office?
The River grossed $11,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $18,000,000.
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.