Riverbanks (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 2015, Riverbanks is a drama film directed by Panos Karkanevatos, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A minefield by the Evros River. The border. A platoon of sappers are struggling to clear it. Yannis is among them. Gangs transfer immigrants and refugees across the border-river. Sometimes the minefield breaks its dark silence. Chryssa, who takes the children across, will stumble on Yannis. Challenging death is their common fate. She will be lost. Yannis will stay behind trying to understand what love is, through a miracle.
Who’s in it. Riverbanks stars Andreas Konstantinou as Γιάννης Αγαλιώτης, Elena Mavridou as Chryssa, Levent Üzümcü as Levo and Dimitris Tsilinikos as Hospital Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Riverbanks 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 Riverbanks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riverbanks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riverbanks (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riverbanks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riverbanks worth watching?
- Riverbanks holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riverbanks?
- Riverbanks stars Andreas Konstantinou, Elena Mavridou, Levent Üzümcü, Dimitris Tsilinikos and Ektoras Kaloudis.
- When was Riverbanks released?
- Riverbanks was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.