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Once Upon a River

6.520191h 32mMovieDrama

After her father’s violent death, Native American teenager Margo Crane flees down Michigan’s Stark River in search of her estranged mother. On the way, she encounters allies, enemies, danger, and the beauty of nature, all while coming to grips with her past and her own identity.

DirectorHaroula Rose
WriterHaroula Rose
ProducersHaroula Rose·Jacqueline "JJ" Ingram

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Haroula Rose

KD
Kenadi DelaCerna
JAJohn Ashton
John Ashton
TMTatanka Means
Tatanka Means
LPLindsay Pulsipher
Lindsay Pulsipher
AKAjuawak Kapashesit
Ajuawak Kapashesit
KH
Kenn E. Head
CGCoburn Goss
Coburn Goss
DBDominic Bogart
Dominic Bogart
SSSam Straley
Sam Straley
JDJosephine Decker
Josephine Decker

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Once Upon a River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Upon a River?

Once Upon a River is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Upon a River on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a River is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Once Upon a River on Amazon Prime Video?

Once Upon a River 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 Once Upon a River for free?

Once Upon a River is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.