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The River

6.520121 seasonTV-MATV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaMystery

Wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole sets course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his…

ProducersDarryl Frank·Steven Spielberg

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Magus
Feb 7, 2012 6.3
E2
Marbeley
Feb 7, 2012 8.0
E3
Los Ciegos
Feb 14, 2012 8.5
E4
A Better Man
Feb 21, 2012 8.0
E5
Peaches
Feb 28, 2012 8.5
E6
Doctor Emmet Cole
Mar 6, 2012 8.0
E7
The Experiment
Mar 13, 2012 8.5
E8
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Mar 20, 2012 9.0

Cast

Bruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood
Emmet Cole
Joe Anderson
Joe Anderson
Lincoln Cole
Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope
Tess Cole
Eloise Mumford
Eloise Mumford
Lena Landry
Paul Blackthorne
Paul Blackthorne
Clark Quietly
Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann
Kurt Brynildson
Daniel Zacapa
Daniel Zacapa
Emilio Valenzuela
Shaun Parkes
Shaun Parkes
Andres Jude "A.J." Poulain
Paulina Gaitán
Paulina Gaitán
Jahel Valenzuela

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The River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River?

The River isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The River on Netflix?

No, The River is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The River on Amazon Prime Video?

The 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 The River for free?

The River isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The River?

The River has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The River out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The River are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The River?

No — The River ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.