The River Why (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2010, The River Why is a drama and romance film directed by Matthew Leutwyler, running about 101 minutes. “One man's struggle to catch his dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.
Who’s in it. The River Why stars William Hurt as H2O, Amber Heard as Eddy, Zach Gilford as Gus and Dallas Roberts as Titus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The River Why has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River Why page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River Why tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River Why (2010)?
- In US, The River Why is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The River Why worth watching?
- The River Why holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The River Why?
- The River Why stars William Hurt, Amber Heard, Zach Gilford, Dallas Roberts and Gattlin Griffith.
- When was The River Why released?
- The River Why was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.