Follow The River (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1995, Follow The River is an action and drama film directed by Martin Davidson, running about 91 minutes. “An Enthralling Epic Of One Woman's Grit, Loyalty, And Determination” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Ingles is pregnant when she and her two sons are captured from their homestead in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains by Shawnee Indians. Her husband, Will, narrowly escapes death during the attack. Impressed by her grace under the pressure of captivity, Wildcat, the Shawnee chief, confers special privileges on Mary and her children, eventually proposing that Mary become his mate. Surprised by her attraction to the handsome brave, Mary nonetheless opts to remain faithful to Will and engineers a plan for her escape. Separated from her children, Mary joins another female settler, and together they embark on a harrowing homeward trek. Her odyssey comes full circle more than a decade later when she is finally reunited with her long-lost children.
Who’s in it. Follow The River stars Ellen Burstyn as Gretel, Sheryl Lee as Mary Ingles, Tim Guinee as Will and Eric Schweig as Wildcat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Follow The River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Follow The River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Follow The River tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Follow The River (1995)?
- In US, Follow The River is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Follow The River worth watching?
- Follow The River holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Follow The River?
- Follow The River stars Ellen Burstyn, Sheryl Lee, Tim Guinee, Eric Schweig and Andy Stahl.
- When was Follow The River released?
- Follow The River was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.