Only the River Flows
2023, Chinese. Directed by Wei Shujun.
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Only the River Flows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2023
- Original title
- 河边的错误
- Country
- China, Australia
- Written by
- Wei Shujun, Kang Chunlei
- Box office
- $43M
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Only the River Flows: quick answers
Is Only the River Flows worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Only the River Flows?
Only the River Flows runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Only the River Flows have a post-credits scene?
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Only the River Flows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Only the River Flows on?
Only the River Flows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only the River Flows?
If you liked Only the River Flows, try Shimmer Lake, Inside Man, The Devil You Know.
Who directed Only the River Flows?
Only the River Flows (2023) was directed by Wei Shujun and stars Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai.