

River (2015)
Overview
Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.
Where to watch River
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Britbox, Peacock Premium Plus | — | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free, Amazon MX Player | — | — |
| France | — | — | Orange VOD |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus, BS10 STAR CHANNEL EX +1 | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Tele2 Play | SF Anytime | Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists River in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is River about?
Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise. River is a Crime, Drama, Mystery series, first aired on 2015-10-13, 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is River worth watching?
TMDB users rate River 7.4 out of 10 from 230 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch River?
In the United States, River streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock and Britbox. 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.
Created by
Abi Morgan
Cast
- Stellan Skarsgård as John River
- Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
- Adeel Akhtar as Ira King
- Lesley Manville as Chrissie Read
- Owen Teale as Marcus McDonald
- Georgina Rich as Rosa Fallows
- Eddie Marsan as Thomas Cream
- Turlough Convery as Frankie Stevenson
- Sorcha Cusack as Bridie Stevenson
- Steve Nicolson as Jimmy Stevenson
- Michael Maloney as Tom Read
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from River on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.