Movie

The River Why

“One man's struggle to catch his dreams.”

★ 5.3(87)20101h 41m

The River Why is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch The River Why

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Matthew Leutwyler
Release date: 2010-04-09
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

The River Why — trailer

About The River Why

The River Why is a 2010 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Matthew Leutwyler, starring William Hurt, Amber Heard and Zach Gilford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The River Why in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.

Cast

William Hurt

H2O

Amber Heard

Eddy

Zach Gilford

Gus

Dallas Roberts

Titus

Gattlin Griffith

Bill Bob

Daniel Nelson

Young Gus

Nikki DeLoach

Ma jeune

Kathleen Quinlan

William Devane

Dutch Hines

Drew Barrios

Security Guard

Gabby Brooks

Pilgrim at Halloween Party

Keagan Brooks

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfly fishingestranged fatherfather son reconciliation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The River Why in Canada?+

In Canada, The River Why is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The River Why on Netflix?+

The River Why is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The River Why?+

The River Why has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The River Why?+

The River Why stars William Hurt, Amber Heard, Zach Gilford, Dallas Roberts and Gattlin Griffith.

When did The River Why come out?+

The River Why is a 2010 movie directed by Matthew Leutwyler.

What genre is The River Why?+

The River Why is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The River Why?+

The River Why was directed by Matthew Leutwyler.