Río Abajo (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1950, Río Abajo is a drama film directed by Miguel Frank, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Rosario is a beautiful young peasant who travels along the Maule river to be employed in a house of dubious reputation. The young girl falls in love with Juan, a robust and attractive fisherman. Don Ramón a hairdresser seduces the young woman and travels down the river with his new love.
Who’s in it. Río Abajo stars Carlos Mondaca as Ramón, Alma Montiel as Rosario and Hernán Castro as Juan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Río Abajo 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 Río Abajo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Río Abajo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Río Abajo (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Río Abajo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Río Abajo worth watching?
- Río Abajo holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Río Abajo?
- Río Abajo stars Carlos Mondaca, Alma Montiel and Hernán Castro.
- When was Río Abajo released?
- Río Abajo was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.