Cane River (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Cane River is a drama and romance film directed by Horace B. Jenkins, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Louisiana, the film is a romantic drama that examines the social and financial inequality faced by Black people in the region.
Who’s in it. Cane River stars Tommye Myrick as Maria Mathis, Richard Romain as Peter Metoyer, Barbara Tasker as Dominique and Carol Sutton as Ms. Mathis.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cane River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID 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 Cane River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cane River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cane River (1982)?
- In US, Cane River is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, 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 Cane River worth watching?
- Cane River holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cane River?
- Cane River stars Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Barbara Tasker and Carol Sutton.
- When was Cane River released?
- Cane River was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.