River of No Return (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1954, River of No Return is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 91 minutes. “Reckless, Roaring, Adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush Days!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.
Who’s in it. River of No Return stars Robert Mitchum as Matt Calder, Marilyn Monroe as Kay Weston, Rory Calhoun as Harry Weston and Tommy Rettig as Mark Calder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, River of No Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River of No Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of No Return tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of No Return (1954)?
- In US, River of No Return is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River of No Return worth watching?
- River of No Return holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of No Return?
- River of No Return stars Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun, Tommy Rettig and Murvyn Vye.
- When was River of No Return released?
- River of No Return was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.