Riverworld (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.4

Released in 2003, Riverworld is a thriller, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Kari Skogland, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A movie for the Sci Fi Channel based on the book series by Philip José Farmer. The location is Riverworld, a mysterious and treacherous land where every human who died between the years 99,000 BC and 2,200 AD has been resurrected on the banks of a huge river.
Who’s in it. Riverworld stars Brad Johnson as Jeff Hale, Andy Cohen as Self, Anderson Cooper as Self and Karen Holness as Mali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Riverworld has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riverworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riverworld tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riverworld (2003)?
- In US, Riverworld is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riverworld worth watching?
- Riverworld holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riverworld?
- Riverworld stars Brad Johnson, Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Karen Holness and Kevin Smith.
- When was Riverworld released?
- Riverworld was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
