River Queen(2005)
With darkness all around, only the heart can see where the forest meets the river.
River Queen Synopsis
In 1860s New Zealand, a young Irish woman desperately trying to find her son finds herself caught on both sides of the lines during the wars between Māori tribes and the British colonial army.
River Queen (2005) is a adventure and war film directed by Vincent Ward, released on September 12, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland, Cliff Curtis and Stephen Rea. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent Ward
- Writers:
- Vincent Ward, Kely Lyons, Louis Nowra
- Producers:
- Chris Auty, Don Reynolds
- Cinematographer:
- Alun Bollinger
- Production:
- Silverscreen Films, The Film Consortium, Endgame Entertainment, New Zealand Film Production Fund, New Zealand Film Commission, UK Film Council, Capitol Films, Wayward Films, Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
River Queen (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for River Queen before you stream it.
River Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samantha Morton
as Sarah O'Brien
Kiefer Sutherland
as Doyle
Cliff Curtis
as Wiremu
Stephen Rea
as Francis
Temuera Morrison
as Te Kai Po
Wi Kuki Kaa
as Old Rangi
Anton Lesser
as Baine
Mark Ruka
as Hone
Barry Te Hira
as Te Kai Po Lead Warrior
- Rawiri Pene
Rawiri Pene
as Boy
- Mikaila Hutchinson
Mikaila Hutchinson
as Young Sarah
- Tyson Reweti
Tyson Reweti
as Tommy Boy
Key crew
Directed by Vincent Ward, written by Vincent Ward, Kely Lyons and Louis Nowra, produced by Chris Auty and Don Reynolds.
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River Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 39 ratings.
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River Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch River Queen online?
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River Queen (2005) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, 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 River Queen?
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The main cast of River Queen (2005) includes Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Rea and Temuera Morrison. The film was directed by Vincent Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was River Queen released?
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River Queen was released on September 12, 2005 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is River Queen worth watching?
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River Queen (2005) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for River Queen?
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Yes. The official River Queen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.