El río de oro (1986): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1986, El río de oro is a drama film directed by Jaime Chávarri, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. During a long summer, the tranquility of a couple and their three children resting in a country house is altered with the arrival of the children's uncle, a character who exerts a curious influence on the boys and a morbid and strange attraction the wife. Twelve years after 'Los viajes escolares' (1973), his first commercial feature film, the Madrid director Jaime Chávarri returns to the same estate in the province of Segovia to shoot a new family story, about his own plot and script. Like its predecessor, 'The Golden River' contains a strong autobiographical charge and is full of personal resonances. But this new history of family ties is narrated from a perspective in which adultery manifests itself openly. Endowed with a slow narrative rhythm, the film presents an international cast headed by Ángela Molina, Bruno Ganz, Francesca Annis and Stefan Gubser. The film also has the presence of a very young Juan Diego Botto, in one of his first appearances on the big screen.

Who’s in it. El río de oro stars Ángela Molina as Laura, Bruno Ganz as Peter, Francesca Annis as Dubarry and Stefan Gubser, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, El río de oro has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El río de oro page.

If you liked it. Fans of El río de oro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.