Riverworld (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2010, Riverworld is a science fiction film directed by Stuart Gillard, running about 178 minutes. “The afterlife begins here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Welcome to Riverworld, a place of strange, watery beauty and the current abode of a fascinating cast of the recently (and not-so-recently) dead. It certainly isn't Heaven, but it just might be Hell.
Who’s in it. Riverworld stars Tahmoh Penikett as Matt Ellman, Mark Deklin as Sam Clemens, Peter Wingfield as Richard Burton and Jeananne Goossen as Tomoe Gozen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Riverworld has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riverworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riverworld tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riverworld (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riverworld change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riverworld worth watching?
- Riverworld holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riverworld?
- Riverworld stars Tahmoh Penikett, Mark Deklin, Peter Wingfield, Jeananne Goossen and Alan Cumming.
- When was Riverworld released?
- Riverworld was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.