Downriver (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2015, Downriver is a drama film directed by Grant Scicluna, running about 99 minutes. “The path to redemption is paved in sin” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James has served time for drowning a little boy when he was a child, although the body was never found in the river. A visit from his victim's mother upon parole sends him on a quest to find the truth. With little time and danger at every turn, James risks his freedom and his life to uncover the trail of sins that might give closure to the grieving mother.
Who’s in it. Downriver stars Reef Ireland as James Levy, Kerry Fox as Paige Levy, Robert Taylor as Wayne and Helen Morse as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Downriver has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downriver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downriver tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downriver (2015)?
- In US, Downriver is available to stream on MUBI, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Downriver worth watching?
- Downriver holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downriver?
- Downriver stars Reef Ireland, Kerry Fox, Robert Taylor, Helen Morse and Elena Mandalis.
- When was Downriver released?
- Downriver was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.