Where can I stream the movie The River (1951)?

The River is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch The River for free?

The River is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.

Is The River on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch The River on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is The River on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch The River on HBO Max in the United States.

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Where to watch The River

1951Approved1h 39m

You can watch the movie The River on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

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Drama Romance

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What it's about

Harriet, now an adult, narrates the story of her coming of age, growing up as a British national and as a daughter of a jute press manager in the Bengal region of India, they living in the big house on the banks of one of the holy rivers. At the time, she is the eldest of six siblings - five girls and one boy - with another one on the way and with her being significantly older than the rest of her siblings. As such, she spends much time with an honorary member of their family, a late teen - not quite an adult - named Valerie, also a British national and the daughter of the jute press owner. Another friend, who recently arrived home from her western schooling, is Melanie, the biracial daughter of British national Mr. John and his deceased Hindu wife. Both Mr. John and Melanie realize her difficult position, straddling both the Hindi and western cultures. Their small world is shaken up with the arrival of Captain John, Mr. John's cousin and an American ex-military man who has one prosthetic leg, the result of his time in the war. He is a somewhat sullen man who is running away from anything that reminds him of his time before his physical disability. Regardless, he has an effect on all three of Harriet, Valerie and Melanie in different ways, which nonetheless tests their friendships. In combination with other things that happen, this may provide Harriet with a bigger view of life in her coming of age.

Cast and crew

Director: Jean Renoir
Writer: Rumer Godden, Jean Renoir
Starring: Patricia Walters, Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight

Details

Released: 1951-09-10
Language: English, Bengali
Country: France, United States, India
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 3 wins & 4 nominations total

Where to watch The River — common questions

Where to watch The River?: You can watch the movie The River on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch The River?: You can watch the movie The River on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I stream the movie The River (1951)?: The River is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The River for free?: The River is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.
Is The River on The Criterion Channel?: Yes. You can watch The River on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
Is The River on HBO Max?: Yes. You can watch The River on HBO Max in the United States.