Where the River Runs Black (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, Where the River Runs Black is an adventure film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An orphaned boy who was raised in the Amazon jungle is brought back to civilization by a priest who knows his father.
Who’s in it. Where the River Runs Black stars Charles Durning as Father O'Reilly, Alessandro Rabelo as Lazaro, Ajay Naidu as Segundo and Divana Brandão as Eagle Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Where the River Runs Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the River Runs Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the River Runs Black tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the River Runs Black (1986)?
- In US, Where the River Runs Black is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the River Runs Black worth watching?
- Where the River Runs Black holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the River Runs Black?
- Where the River Runs Black stars Charles Durning, Alessandro Rabelo, Ajay Naidu, Divana Brandão and Peter Horton.
- When was Where the River Runs Black released?
- Where the River Runs Black was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.