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River's Edge

2018, Japanese. Directed by Isao Yukisada.

An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond.

High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.

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Runtime
1h 58m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
NC-17

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch River's Edge

River's Edge is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Availability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
16 February 2018
Original title
リバーズ・エッジ
Country
Japan
Written by
Misaki Setoyama
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What River's Edge is based on

River's Edge is based on River's Edge, a manga series by Kyoko Okazaki.

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Is River's Edge worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is River's Edge?

River's Edge runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does River's Edge have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for River's Edge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

River's Edge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

River's Edge is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is River's Edge on?

River's Edge is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

What movies are like River's Edge?

If you liked River's Edge, try Bully, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain.

Who directed River's Edge?

River's Edge (2018) was directed by Isao Yukisada and stars Fumi Nikaido, Ryo Yoshizawa, Aoi Morikawa.

What is River's Edge based on?

River's Edge is based on River's Edge, a manga series by Kyoko Okazaki.

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