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The River

“Beauty... Mystery... Delightful Humor...”

★ 7.3(126)19511h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Jean Renoir
Release date: 1951-09-10
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Oriental International Films

The River — trailer

About The River

The River is a 1951 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jean Renoir, starring Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight and Arthur Shields. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The River in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nora Swinburne

The Mother

Esmond Knight

The Father

Arthur Shields

Mr. John

Suprova Mukerjee

Nan

Thomas E. Breen

Capt. John

Patricia Walters

Harriet

Radha Burnier

Melanie

Adrienne Corri

Valerie

June Tripp

Narrator (voice)

Nimai Barik

Kanu (uncredited)

Richard R. Foster

Bogey (uncredited)

Jane Harris

Muffie (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookriversnake charmerhinduloveindiaamericanfirst lovekite flyingbengalganges

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The River in Mexico?+

The River is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The River on Netflix?+

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How long is The River?+

The River has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The River?+

The River stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee and Thomas E. Breen.

When did The River come out?+

The River is a 1951 movie directed by Jean Renoir.

What genre is The River?+

The River is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The River?+

The River was directed by Jean Renoir.