Holy (un)Holy River (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Holy (un)Holy River is a notable film, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Holy (un)Holy River follows the world's most revered and reviled river, the great Ganges River of India. The film's directors, Jake Norton and Pete McBride, followed the river source-to-sea in 2013, documenting its intense beauty and struggles. From its pristine headwaters on the Gangotri Glacier in the high Himalaya Mountains to the fetid, dead trickle in the north Indian heartland to its complex meeting with the sea at the Bay of Bengal, Holy (un)Holy River shows the complexities and dichotomies of this river and watershed with is at once the lifeblood of 500 million people, the spiritual inspiration for a billion Hindus, and one of the most troubled and threatened rivers in the world. The river's story is told through haunting imagery, contemplative scenes, expert interviews, and a journey of some 1,600 miles.
Who’s in it. Holy (un)Holy River stars Peter McBride and Jake Norton.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Holy (un)Holy River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holy (un)Holy River page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holy (un)Holy River (2016)?
- In US, Holy (un)Holy River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Holy (un)Holy River worth watching?
- Holy (un)Holy River holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Holy (un)Holy River?
- Holy (un)Holy River stars Peter McBride and Jake Norton.
- When was Holy (un)Holy River released?
- Holy (un)Holy River was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.