The River (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, The River is a notable film directed by Josef Rovenský.
What it’s about. Original in its sincere, lyrical realism, The River is a naturalistic melodrama otherwise characteristic of the period. Shot in sunbathed pastoral locations by Jan Stallich (Ecstasy), the story of first love between a sturdy village boy and a country girl is filmed with a movingly genuine charm.
Who’s in it. The River stars Jarmila Beránková as Pepicka Matuková, Jaroslav Vojta as Jan Sychra, father, Hermína Vojtová as Paul's Mother and Jan Sviták as Poacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (1933)?
- 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 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Jarmila Beránková, Jaroslav Vojta, Hermína Vojtová, Jan Sviták and Rudolf Deyl.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 1933.