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The River Kings

7.519911 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt…

DirectorDonald Crombie
WriterRob George
ProducerRob George

Where to watch

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 10, 1991
E2
Episode 2
Nov 17, 1991
E3
Episode 3
Nov 24, 1991
E4
Episode 4
Dec 1, 1991

Cast · Directed by Donald Crombie

BKBill Kerr
Bill Kerr
Captain Elijah
TLTamblyn Lord
Tamblyn Lord
Shawn Hofner
WF
Willie Fennell
Praying Jack
EH
Edward Hepple
Angus
DB
David Bradshaw
Captain Snane
KM
Kate Mulcahy
Mary Thompson
REReg Evans
Reg Evans
Mallie Ned
JKJacki Kerin
Jacki Kerin
Lottie Hofner
CP
Cecil Parkee
Charlee
HF
Hamish Fletcher
Michael Hofner
GPGrant Piro
Grant Piro
Spud
HS
Henry Salter
Major Dudley

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The River Kings — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The River Kings?

The River Kings isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The River Kings on Netflix?

No, The River Kings is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The River Kings on Amazon Prime Video?

The River Kings 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 Kings for free?

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

How many seasons are in The River Kings?

The River Kings has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of The River Kings out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The River Kings are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The River Kings?

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