River of Fundament (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, River of Fundament is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Matthew Barney, running about 310 minutes.
What it’s about. Visionary artist Matthew Barney returns to cinema with this 3-part epic, a radical reinvention of Norman Mailer’s novel Ancient Evenings. In collaboration with composer Jonathan Bepler, Barney combines traditional modes of narrative cinema with filmed elements of performance, sculpture, and opera, reconstructing Mailer’s hypersexual story of Egyptian gods and the seven stages of reincarnation, alongside the rise and fall of the American car industry.
Who’s in it. River of Fundament stars Chief Dave Beautiful Bald Eagle as Norman III, Milford Graves as Norman II, John Buffalo Mailer as Norman I and Ellen Burstyn as Hathfertiti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, River of Fundament has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River of Fundament page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of Fundament tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of Fundament (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for River of Fundament change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is River of Fundament worth watching?
- River of Fundament holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of Fundament?
- River of Fundament stars Chief Dave Beautiful Bald Eagle, Milford Graves, John Buffalo Mailer, Ellen Burstyn and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
- When was River of Fundament released?
- River of Fundament was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 310 minutes.