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The River Rat

6.119841h 34mPGMovieAdventureCrimeFamily

On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

DirectorThomas Rickman
WriterThomas Rickman
ProducersMichael Apted·Bob Larson

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Thomas Rickman

TJTommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Billy
MPMartha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton
Jonsy
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Doc Cole
SS
Shawn Smith
Wexel
NO
Nancy Lea Owen
Vadie
NB
Norman Bennett
Sheriff Cal
TFTony Frank
Tony Frank
Poley
ABAngie Bolling
Angie Bolling
Joyce
RC
Roger Copeland
Young Billy
TB
Tommy Burlison
Whitey
TH
Tamara Hartley
Young Joyce
LP
Louis Plante
Cajun Deputy

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The River Rat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River Rat?

The River Rat isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The River Rat on Netflix?

No, The River Rat is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The River Rat on Amazon Prime Video?

The River Rat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The River Rat for free?

The River Rat isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.