Dark River (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Dark River is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Clio Barnard, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After her father dies, a young woman returns to her Yorkshire village for the first time in 15 years to claim the family farm she believes is hers.
Who’s in it. Dark River stars Ruth Wilson as Alice Bell, Mark Stanley as Joe Bell, Sean Bean as Richard Bell and Esme Creed-Miles as Young Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dark River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Dark River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark River tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark River (2018)?
- In US, Dark River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dark River worth watching?
- Dark River holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark River?
- Dark River stars Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, Sean Bean, Esme Creed-Miles and Dean Andrews.
- When was Dark River released?
- Dark River was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.