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2023•86 min•Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy

River

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Is River worth watching? With a rating of 6.939/10, this Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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River Synopsis

The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!

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Riko Fujitani
Riko FujitaniMikoto
Yuki Torigoe
Yuki TorigoeTaku
Munenori Nagano
Munenori NaganoHead Clerk
Takashi Sumita
Takashi SumitaHead Chef
Masashi Suwa
Masashi SuwaNomiya
Gota Ishida
Gota IshidaKusumi
Haruki Nakagawa
Haruki NakagawaSugiyama
Kazunari Tosa
Kazunari TosaHunter
Shiori Kubo
Shiori KuboHisame
Yoshimasa Kondo
Yoshimasa KondoObata

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Is River worth watching?

River has received mixed reviews with a 6.939/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy movies.

Is River hit or flop?

River has received average ratings (6.939/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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River is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy movie that The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building w...

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Critic Reviews

Chris SawinAug 9, 2023
★ 7

Besides the comedy, _River_ feels like a more polished version of _Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes_ (_BTITM_) in every aspect. It’s still humorous, but just lacks the audible laughs _BTITM_ had. Even though they’re similar in concept, _River_ has an entire area stuck in this time paradox — much like a Bermuda Triangle for its 96-minute run time. _River_ is smartly written, has a fantastic cast, and is beautifully filmed. **Full review:** https://bit.ly/2imeloop