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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The River online?
- You can stream The River on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The River come out?
- The River was released in 1951.
- What genre is The River?
- The River is a drama and romance film.
- How long is The River?
- The River runs about 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, and Suprova Mukerjee.
- How is The River rated?
- The River currently scores 7.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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