The River Why(2010)
One man's struggle to catch his dreams.
The River Why 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.
The River Why (2010) is a drama and romance film directed by Matthew Leutwyler, released on April 9, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars William Hurt, Amber Heard, Zach Gilford and Dallas Roberts. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Leutwyler
- Writers:
- David James Duncan, Thomas A. Cohen
- Producers:
- Matthew Leutwyler, Kristi Denton Cohen
- Status:
- Released
The River Why (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The River Why before you stream it.
The River Why Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as H2O
Amber Heard
as Eddy
Zach Gilford
as Gus
Dallas Roberts
as Titus
Gattlin Griffith
as Bill Bob
- Daniel Nelson
Daniel Nelson
as Young Gus
Nikki DeLoach
as Ma jeune
Kathleen Quinlan
as Ma
William Devane
as Dutch Hines
- Drew Barrios
Drew Barrios
as Security Guard
- Gabby Brooks
Gabby Brooks
as Pilgrim at Halloween Party
- Keagan Brooks
Keagan Brooks
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Leutwyler, written by David James Duncan and Thomas A. Cohen, produced by Matthew Leutwyler and Kristi Denton Cohen.
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The River Why Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 88 ratings.
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The River Why – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River Why online?
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The River Why (2010) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The River Why?
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The main cast of The River Why (2010) includes William Hurt, Amber Heard, Zach Gilford, Dallas Roberts and Gattlin Griffith. The film was directed by Matthew Leutwyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River Why released?
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The River Why was released on April 9, 2010 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The River Why worth watching?
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The River Why (2010) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The River Why?
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Yes. The official The River Why trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.