Down the River (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2014, Down the River is a drama film directed by Asif Rustamov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Ruslan rows for a team coached by his father Ali, who places many demands upon his son and is continually dissatisfied by his performance. But when tragedy strikes, his father is overcome with emotions he doesn’t know how to deal with. Debut director Asif Rustamov treats the heavy topic with remarkable subtlety and discretion, emphasizing the characters’ carefully elaborated psychology.
Who’s in it. Down the River stars Namig Aghayev as Ali, Mehriban Zaki as Leyla, Aleksandra Andreyevska as Polish Girl and Elmin Imamverdiyev as Ruslan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Down the River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down the River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down the River (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Down the River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Down the River worth watching?
- Down the River holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Down the River?
- Down the River stars Namig Aghayev, Mehriban Zaki, Aleksandra Andreyevska, Elmin Imamverdiyev and Teymur Mammadov.
- When was Down the River released?
- Down the River was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.