House by the River
“WOMEN SPOKE OF HER with Scorn...MEN THOUGHT OF HER with Longing!”
Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
Where to watch House by the River in United States
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Where is House by the River streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Mometu | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, ARD Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Plex, Molotov TV | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MUBI, Plex | Amazon Video |
About House by the River
House by the River is a 1950 English-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex.
House by the River was produced by Republic Pictures and Fidelity Pictures Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on March 23, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- Mel Dinelli
- Release date
- March 23, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Republic Pictures, Fidelity Pictures Corporation
House by the River cast & crew
House by the River was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Mel Dinelli.
The cast features Louis Hayward as Stephen Byrne, Jane Wyatt as Marjorie Byrne, Lee Bowman as John Byrne, Dorothy Patrick as Emily Gaunt, Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper, and Jody Gilbert as Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Antheil, cinematography is by Edward Cronjager, and it was produced by Howard Welsch.
Is House by the River worth watching?
House by the River holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, House by the River is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch House by the River
In United States, you can stream House by the River on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Mometu. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of House by the River
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Effie Laird
Mrs. Gaunt
Will Wright
Inspector Sarten
House by the River — FAQs
▸Where can I watch House by the River in United States?
House by the River is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Mometu in United States.
▸Is House by the River on Kanopy?
Yes — House by the River is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is House by the River in?
House by the River is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is House by the River?
House by the River runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is House by the River rated?
House by the River is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 114 ratings.
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