The River(2012)
The River Synopsis
Wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole sets course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.
The River (2012) is a action & adventure, drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on February 7, 2012, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope and Eloise Mumford. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 295 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2012-02-07
- Last aired:
- 2012-03-20
- Producers:
- Darryl Frank, Steven Spielberg, Zack Estrin
The River (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The River before you start streaming.
The River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Greenwood
as Emmet Cole
Joe Anderson
as Lincoln Cole
Leslie Hope
as Tess Cole
Eloise Mumford
as Lena Landry
Paul Blackthorne
as Clark Quietly
Thomas Kretschmann
as Kurt Brynildson
Daniel Zacapa
as Emilio Valenzuela
Shaun Parkes
as Andres Jude "A.J." Poulain
Paulina Gaitán
as Jahel Valenzuela
Key crew
Executive produced by Darryl Frank, Steven Spielberg and Zack Estrin.
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The River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 295 ratings.
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The River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The River?
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Episodes of The River (2012) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The River are there?
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The River has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 7, 2012.
Is The River still running?
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No. The River is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on March 20, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The River?
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The River (2012) stars Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope, Eloise Mumford and Paul Blackthorne. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The River any good?
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The River (2012) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 295 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like action & adventure, drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The River trailer?
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The official The River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.