The River(1984)
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
The River Synopsis
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 (1984) is a drama film directed by Mark Rydell, released on December 1, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn and Billy Green Bush. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Rydell
- Writers:
- Robert Dillon, Robert Dillon, Julian Barry
- Producers:
- Robert Cortes, Edward Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The River (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The River before you stream it.
The River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Gibson
as Tom Garvey
Sissy Spacek
as Mae Garvey
Scott Glenn
as Joe Wade
Billy Green Bush
as Harve Stanley
- Shane Bailey
Shane Bailey
as Lewis Garvey
- Becky Jo Lynch
Becky Jo Lynch
as Beth Garvey
Don Hood
as Senator Neiswinder
James Tolkan
as Howard Simpson
- Bob W. Douglas
Bob W. Douglas
as Hal Richardson
Andy Stahl
as Dave Birkin
- Lisa Sloan
Lisa Sloan
as Judy Birkin
- Larry D. Ferrell
Larry D. Ferrell
as Rod Tessley
Key crew
Directed by Mark Rydell, written by Robert Dillon, Robert Dillon and Julian Barry, produced by Robert Cortes and Edward Lewis.
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The River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 142 ratings.
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The River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River online?
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The River (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The River?
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The main cast of The River (1984) includes Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush and Shane Bailey. The film was directed by Mark Rydell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River released?
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The River was released on December 1, 1984 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The River worth watching?
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The River (1984) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The River?
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Yes. The official The River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.