The River (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, The River is a drama and romance film directed by Jarmo Lampela, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.
Who’s in it. The River stars Antti Ikkala as Kimmo, Jyri Ojansivu as Janne, Sanna Hietala as Anni and Tuukka Huttunen as Teppo, Annin entinen mies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. 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 (2001)?
- In US, The River is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The River worth watching?
- The River holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala, Tuukka Huttunen and Samu Loijas.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.