The River (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, The River is a notable film directed by Faisal Al-Yasiri, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film narrates the world of fishermen, where they face greed and exploitation by a figure called "Sabti," who exploits the fishermen and takes everything from them, reaping the profits while they receive nothing. Mahmoud (the leader of the Nu'mani tribe) confronts him, refusing to be exploited, but he soon disappears under mysterious circumstances, leading to the cessation of the struggle.
Who’s in it. The River stars Sami Kaftan, Haqqi Al Chibli, Hatem Salman and Hanna Mohammed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (1978)?
- 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 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Sami Kaftan, Haqqi Al Chibli, Hatem Salman, Hanna Mohammed and Karim Awad.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.