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Where to Watch The River (1984) (Legally)

He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?

Dec 1, 1984 US 122 min PG

6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

139 votes

Drama

Where can I watch “The River” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1984), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 122 minutes.

Top billed names include Mel Gibson, Sissy Spacek, Scott Glenn, Billy Green Bush.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

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Official trailer

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Plot

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.