Once Upon a River
2019, English. Directed by Haroula Rose.
After her father’s violent death, Native American teenager Margo Crane flees down Michigan’s Stark River in search of her estranged mother. On the way, she encounters allies, enemies, danger, and the beauty of nature, all while coming to grips with her past and her own identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 10 May 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Haroula Rose
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What Once Upon a River is based on
Once Upon a River is based on Once upon a river, a 2011 high literature by Bonnie Jo Campbell, published by W. W. Norton & Company.
High literature · 2011
Once upon a river
By Bonnie Jo Campbell
Published by W. W. Norton & Company
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How long is Once Upon a River?
Once Upon a River runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is Once Upon a River on?
Once Upon a River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a River?
If you liked Once Upon a River, try Hounddog, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Young One.
Who directed Once Upon a River?
Once Upon a River (2019) was directed by Haroula Rose and stars Kenadi DelaCerna, John Ashton, Tatanka Means.
What is Once Upon a River based on?
Once Upon a River is based on Once upon a river, a 2011 high literature by Bonnie Jo Campbell, published by W. W. Norton & Company.