TV series
The River Kings
1991, English.
Filmed on South Australia's glorious River Murray, this television mini-series is set during the 1920s and tells of the story of a runaway who escapes to the river to work on a paddle-boat steamer and his friendship with an old salt captain played by Bill Kerr. Based on an original novel by Max Fatchen.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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The River Kings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
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S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 1 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bill KerrCaptain Elijah · 4 ep
- Tamblyn LordShawn Hofner · 4 ep
- Willie FennellPraying Jack · 4 ep
- Edward HeppleAngus · 4 ep
- David BradshawCaptain Snane · 4 ep
- Kate MulcahyMary Thompson · 4 ep
- Reg EvansMallie Ned · 4 ep
- Jacki KerinLottie Hofner · 4 ep
- Cecil ParkeeCharlee · 4 ep
- Hamish FletcherMichael Hofner · 4 ep
- Grant PiroSpud · 4 ep
- Henry SalterMajor Dudley · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 November 1991
- Last aired
- 1 December 1991
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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The River Kings: quick answers
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How many seasons of The River Kings are there?
The River Kings has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The River Kings finished?
Yes. The River Kings ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The River Kings on?
The River Kings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The River Kings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The River Kings?
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