

The River Within
2009, English. Directed by Zac Heath.
One man's journey back will change his life forever.
Jason returns home to get away while he studies for the upcoming bar exam. After visiting his oldest friend, a "coulda-been-girlfriend" who is now engaged, and a pushy preacher, his easygoing summer becomes filled with unwanted drama. Over the few months he's there, he begins to question what life is about, and what is his purpose in it? Written by Barley
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 10 December 2009
- Written by
- Zac Heath
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The River Within runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The River Within isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The River Within?
If you liked The River Within, try Lady Driver, The Nest, The Young One.
Who directed The River Within?
The River Within (2009) was directed by Zac Heath and stars Josh Odor, Craig Lutrell, Jaclyn Friedlander.