The River (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, The River is a drama film directed by Mama Keïta, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. “The River” ponders whether you can go home again, particularly if you’ve never been there. When Alfa (French rapper Stomy Bugsy) kills his drug-dealer boss in retaliation for a friend’s death, his brother cryptically suggests he leave Paris and “go toward the river.” Accompanied by sassy Senegalese cousin Marie (Auriele Coulibay), he embarks on a road trip back to his disdained African roots. Pic possesses a picaresque charm, plus feisty persona of Marie. But Bugsy is so unflaggingly morose, it’s hard to understand what Marie sees in him. Pic, yet to find a distrib in France, stands little chance in the U.S.
Who’s in it. The River stars Stomy Bugsy as Alfa, Vincent Byrd Le Sage as Michel, Aurélie Coulibaly as Marie and Doc Gynéco as Zeka.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 The River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The River worth watching?
- The River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Stomy Bugsy, Vincent Byrd Le Sage, Aurélie Coulibaly and Doc Gynéco.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.