River
Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.
Where to watch River in United States
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Where is River streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Japan | BS10 STAR CHANNEL EX Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
About River
River is a 2015 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Abi Morgan. The cast is led by Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Adeel Akhtar. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel .
River was produced by Kudos and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 13, 2015, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Abi Morgan
- First aired
- October 13, 2015
- Last aired
- November 17, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Kudos
River cast & crew
River was created by Abi Morgan.
The cast features Stellan Skarsgård as John River, Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson, Adeel Akhtar as Ira King, Lesley Manville as Chrissie Read, Owen Teale as Marcus McDonald, and Georgina Rich as Rosa Fallows.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Escott, cinematography is by Hubert Taczanowski, and it was produced by Jane Featherstone and Lucy Richer.
Is River worth watching?
River holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 218 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, River is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch River
In United States, you can stream River on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, and BritBox Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of River
Stellan Skarsgård
John River
Nicola Walker
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
Ira King
Lesley Manville
Chrissie Read
Owen Teale
Marcus McDonald
Georgina Rich
Rosa Fallows
Eddie Marsan
Thomas Cream
Turlough Convery
Frankie Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
Bridie Stevenson
Steve Nicolson
Jimmy Stevenson
Michael Maloney
Tom Read
River — FAQs
▸Where can I watch River in United States?
River is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox in United States.
▸Is River on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — River is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is River in?
River is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of River are there?
River has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is River rated?
River is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 218 ratings.
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