The River Runner
2021, English. Directed by Rush Sturges.
Legendary kayaker Scott Lindgren attempts to complete an extreme, unprecedented whitewater expedition 20-years-in-the-making. When a brain tumor derails his goals, he sinks into the darkness of his own trauma only to discover that healing, like any expedition, is not a destination but a journey.
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- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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The River Runner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- 25 August 2021
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The River Runner runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The River Runner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The River Runner?
If you liked The River Runner, try The Art of Flight, Explorer: The Last Tepui, Free Solo.
Who directed The River Runner?
The River Runner (2021) was directed by Rush Sturges and stars Scott Lindgren.