House by the River
1950, English. Directed by Fritz Lang.
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Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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House by the River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Louis HaywardStephen Byrne
- Jane WyattMarjorie Byrne
- Lee BowmanJohn Byrne
- Dorothy PatrickEmily Gaunt
- Ann ShoemakerMrs. Ambrose
- Jody GilbertFlora Bantam - John's housekeeper
- Sarah PaddenMrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
- Peter BroccoHarry - coroner chairing inquest
- Howland ChamberlainD.A.-prosecutor at inquest
- Leslie KimmellMr. Gaunt
- Effie LairdMrs. Gaunt
- Will WrightInspector Sarten
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mel Dinelli
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House by the River: quick answers
Is House by the River worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House by the River?
House by the River runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does House by the River have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House by the River. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House by the River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House by the River is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is House by the River on?
House by the River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like House by the River?
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Who directed House by the River?
House by the River (1950) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman.