River Runs Red (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2018, River Runs Red is a thriller and crime film directed by Wes Miller, running about 94 minutes. “Vengeance is the only justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective finds some incriminating files on the officers and the judge teams up with another mourning father to take the law into his own hands.
Who’s in it. River Runs Red stars Taye Diggs as Charles Coleman, Sr., John Cusack as Horace, George Lopez as Javier and Luke Hemsworth as Von, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, River Runs Red has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River Runs Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of River Runs Red tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River Runs Red (2018)?
- In US, River Runs Red is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River Runs Red worth watching?
- River Runs Red holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River Runs Red?
- River Runs Red stars Taye Diggs, John Cusack, George Lopez, Luke Hemsworth and Gianni Capaldi.
- When was River Runs Red released?
- River Runs Red was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.
