Movie

Only the River Flows

★ 6.4(110)20231h 42m

Only the River Flows is streaming on Criterion Channel, OVID and Metrograph in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 30 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Wei Shujun
Release date: 2023-10-21
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $42,686,993
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Hangzhou Dangdang Film

Only the River Flows — trailer

About Only the River Flows

Only the River Flows is a 2023 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Wei Shujun, starring Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan and Hou Tianlai. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 110 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Only the River Flows in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.

Cast

Zhu Yilong

Ma Zhe

Chloe Maayan

Bai Jie

Hou Tianlai

Chief of Police

Tong Linkai

Xie

Kang Chunlei

Madman

Wang Jianyu

Xu Liang

Moxi Zishi

Wang Hong

Liu Baisha

Qian Ling

Cao Yang

Granny Four

Zhou Qingyun

Boy by the River

Zeng Qi

Ting

Huang Jun

Zhao

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Only the River Flows in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Only the River Flows on Criterion Channel, OVID and Metrograph. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Only the River Flows on Netflix?+

Only the River Flows is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel, OVID and Metrograph.

How long is Only the River Flows?+

Only the River Flows has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Only the River Flows?+

Only the River Flows stars Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai and Kang Chunlei.

When did Only the River Flows come out?+

Only the River Flows is a 2023 movie directed by Wei Shujun.

What genre is Only the River Flows?+

Only the River Flows is Thriller, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Only the River Flows?+

Only the River Flows was directed by Wei Shujun.