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The River Why

5.320101h 41mPG-13MovieDramaRomance

A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.

DirectorMatthew Leutwyler
WriterThomas A. Cohen
ProducersCharles Mastropietro·Matthew Leutwyler

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Cast · Directed by Matthew Leutwyler

WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
H2O
AHAmber Heard
Amber Heard
Eddy
ZGZach Gilford
Zach Gilford
Gus
DRDallas Roberts
Dallas Roberts
Titus
GGGattlin Griffith
Gattlin Griffith
Bill Bob
DN
Daniel Nelson
Young Gus
NDNikki DeLoach
Nikki DeLoach
Ma jeune
KQKathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan
Ma
WDWilliam Devane
William Devane
Dutch Hines
DB
Drew Barrios
Security Guard
GB
Gabby Brooks
Pilgrim at Halloween Party
KB
Keagan Brooks

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The River Why — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River Why?

The River Why is streaming on Philo, JustWatch TV and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The River Why on Netflix?

No, The River Why is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and JustWatch TV.

Is The River Why on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The River Why for free?

The River Why is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Hoopla in United States.