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Once Upon a River

6.520191h 32m15MovieDrama

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 Kingdom · 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 Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Upon a River on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a River is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Free.

Is Once Upon a River on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Once Upon a River is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Once Upon a River for free?

Once Upon a River is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.