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Riverbend

6.519891h 46mMovieAction

A black major and his men are on the run from a rigged court-martial and hide out in a small Georgia town where a cruel white sheriff is terrorising the black population. Together with one strong-willed woman, they formulate a bold plan to fight for freedom and human rights.

DirectorSam Firstenberg
WriterSamuel Vance
ProducersRegina Dale·Troy Dale

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Cast · Directed by Sam Firstenberg

SJSteve James
Steve James
Maj. Samuel Quentin
MAMargaret Avery
Margaret Avery
Bell Coleman
TFTony Frank
Tony Frank
Sheriff Jake
JTJulius Tennon
Julius Tennon
Sgt. Tony Marx
AMAlex Morris
Alex Morris
Lt. Butch Turner
VT
Vennessa Tate
Pauline
TKT.J. Kennedy
T.J. Kennedy
Monroe
LW
Linwood Walker
Fatman
NC
Norman Colvin
Hugo
KK
Keith Kirk
Mike
JN
John Norman
Marcus Coleman
JP
Jim Ponds
Jackson

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Riverbend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Riverbend?

Riverbend isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Riverbend on Netflix?

No, Riverbend is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Riverbend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Riverbend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Riverbend for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Riverbend?

Riverbend hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 19, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.