Where to Watch The River (1951) Online

Need to watch 'The River' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Jean Renoir-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The River' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The River' right now, here are some specifics about the Oriental International Films drama flick.

Released September 10th, 1951, 'The River' stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a user score of 72 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 109 experienced users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation."

'The River' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon Video, Max, Criterion Channel, Max Amazon Channel, and Apple TV .