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The River Niger

6.719761h 45mRMovieDrama

An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are…

DirectorKrishna Shah
WriterJoseph A. Walker
ProducersSidney Beckerman·Ike Jones

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The River Niger isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Krishna Shah

JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Johnny Williams
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Mattie Williams
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Dr. Dudley Stanton
GTGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Jeff Williams
JA
Jonelle Allen
Ann Vanderguild
RMRoger E. Mosley
Roger E. Mosley
Big Moe Hayes
RWRalph Wilcox
Ralph Wilcox
Al
TWTeddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Chips
CWCharles Weldon
Charles Weldon
Skeeter
SFShirley Jo Finney
Shirley Jo Finney
Gail
HH
Hilda Haynes
Wilhelmina Geneva Brow
ECEd Crick
Ed Crick
White Police Lieutenant

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The River Niger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River Niger?

The River Niger isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The River Niger on Netflix?

No, The River Niger is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The River Niger on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The River Niger for free?

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