River's Edge (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, River's Edge is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tim Hunter, running about 100 minutes. “Which was worse? The murder or what came after?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of high-school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. Faced with the brutality of death, each must decide whether to turn their friend in to the police, or to help him escape the consequences of his dreadful deed.
Who’s in it. River's Edge stars Crispin Glover as Layne, Keanu Reeves as Matt, Ione Skye as Clarissa and Dennis Hopper as Feck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, River's Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River's Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of River's Edge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River's Edge (1986)?
- In US, River's Edge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River's Edge worth watching?
- River's Edge holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River's Edge?
- River's Edge stars Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Dennis Hopper and Daniel Roebuck.
- When was River's Edge released?
- River's Edge was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.