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River of No Return

1954·Movie·NR·91 min·6.7(480)

Reckless, Roaring, Adventure of the Great Northwest Gold Rush Days!

An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband.

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Where to watch River of No Return in United States

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Where is River of No Return streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceDisney Plus, Sooner, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, NetMovies
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South KoreaWatchaGoogle Play Movies

About River of No Return

River of No Return is a 1954 English-language adventure and western film directed by Otto Preminger. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

River of No Return was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 30, 1954, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Otto Preminger
Writers
Frank Fenton, Louis Lantz
Release date
April 30, 1954
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
20th Century Fox
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River of No Return cast & crew

River of No Return was directed by Otto Preminger and written by Frank Fenton and Louis Lantz.

The cast features Robert Mitchum as Matt Calder, Marilyn Monroe as Kay Weston, Rory Calhoun as Harry Weston, Tommy Rettig as Mark Calder, Murvyn Vye as Dave Colby, and Douglas Spencer as Sam Benson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, cinematography is by Joseph LaShelle, and it was produced by Stanley Rubin.

Is River of No Return worth watching?

River of No Return holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 480 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure and western, River of No Return is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch River of No Return

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Cast of River of No Return

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Matt Calder

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Kay Weston

Rory Calhoun

Rory Calhoun

Harry Weston

Tommy Rettig

Tommy Rettig

Mark Calder

Murvyn Vye

Murvyn Vye

Dave Colby

Douglas Spencer

Douglas Spencer

Sam Benson

Arthur Shields

Arthur Shields

Minister at Tent City (uncredited)

Larry Chance

Larry Chance

Young Punk (uncredited)

Chuck Hicks

Chuck Hicks

Prospector (uncredited)

Ann McCrea

Ann McCrea

Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)

Ralph Sanford

Ralph Sanford

Bartender (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Fred Aldrich

Prospector (uncredited)

River of No Return — FAQs

Where can I watch River of No Return in United States?

River of No Return is streaming on Hoopla in United States.

Is River of No Return on Hoopla?

Yes — River of No Return is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is River of No Return in?

River of No Return is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is River of No Return?

River of No Return runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is River of No Return rated?

River of No Return is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 480 ratings.

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