The River (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, The River is a drama and romance film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
Who’s in it. The River stars Lee Kang-sheng as Hsiao-Kang, Miao Tien as Father, Tien Miao as Father and Ann Hui as Film Director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The River worth watching?
- The River holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tien, Tien Miao, Ann Hui and Lu Yi-Ching.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.