Muddy River (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Muddy River is a drama film directed by Kōhei Oguri, running about 105 minutes. “Growing up... the innocence of youth lost to the realities of friendship, death, sex and injustice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two boys, whose parents ply their trade by the mouth of a muddy river in Osaka, become close friends.
Who’s in it. Muddy River stars Takahiro Tamura as Shinpei Itakura, Mariko Kaga as Shoko Matsumoto, Kiichi and Ginko's mother, Nobutaka Asahara as Nobuo Itakura and Makiko Shibata as Ginko Matsumoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Muddy River has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Muddy River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muddy River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muddy River (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Muddy River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Muddy River worth watching?
- Muddy River holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Muddy River?
- Muddy River stars Takahiro Tamura, Mariko Kaga, Nobutaka Asahara, Makiko Shibata and Minoru Sakurai.
- When was Muddy River released?
- Muddy River was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.