House by the River (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, House by the River is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 88 minutes. “WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
Who’s in it. House by the River stars Louis Hayward as Stephen Byrne, Jane Wyatt as Marjorie Byrne, Lee Bowman as John Byrne and Dorothy Patrick as Emily Gaunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, House by the River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House by the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of House by the River tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House by the River (1950)?
- In GB, House by the River is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House by the River worth watching?
- House by the River holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House by the River?
- House by the River stars Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick and Ann Shoemaker.
- When was House by the River released?
- House by the River was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.