River of Death (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1989, River of Death is an adventure film directed by Steve Carver, running about 107 minutes. “The last chance to stop the rebirth of the Master Race.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adventurer (Hamilton) decides to go in search of the Lost City in the Amazon jungle. A motley crew of other people decide to join him for the wealth of the city, for reasons of their own. But to their horror they find out that they have bitten off more than they can chew, what with a Nazi doctor still using the place for his human experiments.
Who’s in it. River of Death stars Michael Dudikoff as John Hamilton, Robert Vaughn as Wolfgang Manteuffel, Donald Pleasence as Heinrich Spaatz and Herbert Lom as Colonel Ricardo Diaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, River of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of Death tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of Death (1989)?
- In US, River of Death is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River of Death worth watching?
- River of Death holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of Death?
- River of Death stars Michael Dudikoff, Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Herbert Lom and L.Q. Jones.
- When was River of Death released?
- River of Death was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.