The River (1984)
Overview
Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.
Where to watch The River
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 |
| Spain | Tivify | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The River in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The River about?
Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property. The River is a Drama movie, released on 1984-12-01, runtime 122 minutes.
Is The River worth watching?
TMDB users rate The River 6.4 out of 10 from 143 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The River?
In Spain, The River streams on Tivify. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mark Rydell
Cast
- Mel Gibson as Tom Garvey
- Sissy Spacek as Mae Garvey
- Scott Glenn as Joe Wade
- Billy Green Bush as Harve Stanley
- Shane Bailey as Lewis Garvey
- Becky Jo Lynch as Beth Garvey
- Don Hood as Senator Neiswinder
- James Tolkan as Howard Simpson
- Bob W. Douglas as Hal Richardson
- Andy Stahl as Dave Birkin
- Lisa Sloan as Judy Birkin
- Larry D. Ferrell as Rod Tessley
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Sources
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