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The River

6.819971h 56mMovieDramaRomance

A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.

DirectorTsai Ming-liang
WritersTsai Ming-liang·Yi-chun Tsai
ProducersChiu Shun-Ching·Hsu Li-Kong

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries

The River isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Tsai Ming-liang

LKLee Kang-sheng
Lee Kang-sheng
Hsiao-Kang
MT
Miao Tian
Father
LYLu Yi-ching
Lu Yi-ching
Mother
CSChen Shiang-Chyi
Chen Shiang-Chyi
Hsiao-Kang's Girlfriend
AHAnn Hui
Ann Hui
Film Director
CCChen Chao-jung
Chen Chao-jung
Anonymous Man
YKYang Kuei-mei
Yang Kuei-mei
Woman in Hotel
LH
Lin Hsiao-Lan
Mother
ZL
Zhang Long
Mother's Lover

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The River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River?

The River isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan. 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 Canada as of October 2026.

Is The River on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The River for free?

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