The River
1984, English. Directed by Mark Rydell.
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Mark RydellDirector
- Mel GibsonTom Garvey
- Sissy SpacekMae Garvey
- Scott GlennJoe Wade
- Billy Green BushHarve Stanley
- Shane BaileyLewis Garvey
- Becky Jo LynchBeth Garvey
- Don HoodSenator Neiswinder
- James TolkanHoward Simpson
- Bob W. DouglasHal Richardson
- Andy StahlDave Birkin
- Lisa SloanJudy Birkin
- Larry D. FerrellRod Tessley
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Dillon, Julian Barry
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $12M
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The River: quick answers
Is The River worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The River?
The River runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The River have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The River. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The River suitable for kids?
The River is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like The River?
If you liked The River, try Come Sunday, Fast Girls, The Girl Who Believes in Miracles.
Who directed The River?
The River (1984) was directed by Mark Rydell and stars Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn.