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Drama13+ (PG-13)19852h 4m
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The River (1985)

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6.3/10
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Drama Rated: 13+ (PG-13)19852h 4m

A farming family battles severe storms, a bank is threatening to repossess their farm, and there are other hard times in a battle to save and hold on to their farm.The River featuring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and 3 others. It's a drama movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.3 (7,259 votes).

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It is possible to buy The River on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, Microsoft Store, and Apple TV.

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The River offers a compelling narrative about a farming family's struggle against severe storms and financial hardship, providing a raw and realistic portrayal of rural life.

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The River, being a drama genre, is likely to engage viewers with its intense and emotional storytelling, making it a captivating watch.

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Despite its release in 1985, The River has maintained a decent IMDb audience rating of 6.3, indicating its enduring appeal and the quality of its production.

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#22365 Ranked in Drama Movies

The River has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.3 (7,259 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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A farming family battles severe storms, a bank is threatening to repossess their farm, and there are other hard times in a battle to save and hold on to their farm.

Age rating: 13+ (PG-13)
Runtime: 2h 4m

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Related Genres: Drama
Related Tags: River
Country of origin: America
Original Release Date: Jan 11, 1985