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The River

7.219511h 39mMovieDramaRomance

Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the…

DirectorJean Renoir
WritersJean Renoir·Rumer Godden
ProducersKenneth McEldowney·Jean Renoir

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 11 other countries

The River isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, Canada, France, Guernsey and 7 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean Renoir

NSNora Swinburne
Nora Swinburne
The Mother
EKEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight
The Father
ASArthur Shields
Arthur Shields
Mr. John
SMSuprova Mukerjee
Suprova Mukerjee
Nan
TB
Thomas E. Breen
Capt. John
PW
Patricia Walters
Harriet
RBRadha Burnier
Radha Burnier
Melanie
ACAdrienne Corri
Adrienne Corri
Valerie
JTJune Tripp
June Tripp
Narrator (voice)
NB
Nimai Barik
Kanu (uncredited)
RF
Richard R. Foster
Bogey (uncredited)
JH
Jane Harris
Muffie (uncredited)

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The River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River?

The River isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The River on Netflix?

No, The River is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is The River on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The River isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The River for free?

The River isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.