Girl and the River (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Girl and the River is a drama film directed by François Villiers, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The heroine in L'Eau Vive is the unwilling heir to a fortune. Young Hortense (Pascale Audret) has always known that her family was greedy, but until she inherits her father's hidden millions she has no idea how loathsome her relatives could be. Surrounded on all sides by grubby, outstretched hands, Hortense takes some comfort in the fact that her legacy is still missing. When the money is finally recovered, our heroine does the "right thing" with her windfall, leaving her mercenary family empty-handed. Throughout the film, Hortense's dilemma is likened to a government dam project not far from her home; as the bridge grows in size, so too does Hortense's resolve to rise above the nastiness all around her.
Who’s in it. Girl and the River stars Pascale Audret as Hortense, Charles Blavette as L'oncle Simon, Henri Arius as L'oncle de Cavaillon and Odette Barencey as Joséphine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Girl and 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 Girl and the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl and the River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl and the River (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Girl and the River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Girl and the River worth watching?
- Girl and the River holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girl and the River?
- Girl and the River stars Pascale Audret, Charles Blavette, Henri Arius, Odette Barencey and Jean Clarens.
- When was Girl and the River released?
- Girl and the River was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.