The River (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The River is a drama film directed by Emir Baigazin, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A family lives in a remote Kazakh village. There are five sons. The oldest, Aslan, becomes the father’s deputy in charge of all the work and delegating tasks to his younger brothers. Fair and humane, he sympathises with his siblings when they err, and accepts the father’s blame for them. One day Aslan takes the children to the river, a moment of happiness as the river is deep enough for a real swim. Since then, life is different. The children become more diligent in their daily chores, while the river turns into the focus of their lives.
Who’s in it. The River stars Zhalgas Klanov as Aslan, Zhasulan Userbayev as Yerlan, Ruslan Userbayev as Tourlan and Eric Tazabekov as Kanat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The River worth watching?
- The River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Zhalgas Klanov, Zhasulan Userbayev, Ruslan Userbayev, Eric Tazabekov and Bagdaulet Sagindikov.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.