The River Murders (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2011, The River Murders is a thriller and mystery film directed by Rich Cowan, running about 93 minutes. “You can't escape the past!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sins of the past are not forgotten in this chilling suspense thriller. When the first body was discovered, it seemed a coincidence. But now homicide detective Jack Verdon has cause to worry: the victims of a series of brutal sex murders are all his former girlfriends. Suspected by the FBI agent who’s taken over the case and suspended by his captain, Jack must work outside the law if he’s to find the killer, save his future and protect what’s left of his past.
Who’s in it. The River Murders stars Ray Liotta as Jack Verdon, Christian Slater as Agent Vuckovitch, Ving Rhames as Captain Langley and Gisele Fraga as Ana Verdon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The River Murders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River Murders (2011)?
- In US, The River Murders is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The River Murders worth watching?
- The River Murders holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River Murders?
- The River Murders stars Ray Liotta, Christian Slater, Ving Rhames, Gisele Fraga and Sarah Ann Schultz.
- When was The River Murders released?
- The River Murders was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.