

The River
Beauty... Mystery... Delightful Humor...
7.2(132)19511h 39m3
Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.
TMDB
7.2/10
132 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- based on novel or book
- river
- snake charmer
- hindu
- love
- india
- american
- first love
- kite flying
- bengal
- ganges
Top billed cast








Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical10 Sept 1951
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalU24 Apr 1952
FranceFR
- Theatrical19 Dec 1951
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1221 Nov 1952
SwedenSE
- Theatrical31 Mar 1952
Frequently asked questions
- When was The River released?
- The River was released on 10 September 1951.
- Where can I watch The River online?
- The River is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The River?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The River is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The River?
- The River holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 132 votes.
- Who directed The River?
- The River (1951) was directed by Jean Renoir.
- How long is The River?
- The River runs for 1h 39m.











