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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

ProducersMatthew Leutwyler·Thomas A. Cohen

Where to watch

Philo

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matthew Leutwyler

William Hurt

Amber Heard

Zach Gilford

Dallas Roberts

Gattlin Griffith

Gattlin Griffith

Daniel Nelson

Nikki DeLoach

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

William Devane

Drew Barrios

Gabby Brooks

Pilgrim at Halloween Party

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 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.

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.