River of No Return
1954, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
Reckless, Roaring, Adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush Days!
An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch River of No Return
River of No Return isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- Robert MitchumMatt Calder
- Marilyn MonroeKay Weston
- Rory CalhounHarry Weston
- Tommy RettigMark Calder
- Murvyn VyeDave Colby
- Douglas SpencerSam Benson
- Fred AldrichProspector (uncredited)
- Claire AndreSurrey Driver (uncredited)
- Hal BaylorYoung Punk (uncredited)
- Don BeddoeBen (uncredited)
- Phil BloomProspector (uncredited)
- Buck BuckoCouncil City Barfly (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Fenton, Louis Lantz
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $3.8M
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River of No Return: quick answers
Is River of No Return worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is River of No Return?
River of No Return runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does River of No Return have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for River of No Return. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
River of No Return parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for River of No Return yet.
Which OTT platform is River of No Return on?
River of No Return isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like River of No Return?
If you liked River of No Return, try Bend of the River, The Way West, The Big Sky.
Who directed River of No Return?
River of No Return (1954) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun.