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1984122 minDrama

The River

Is The River a Hit or Flop?

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Is The River worth watching? With a rating of 6.354/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The River Synopsis

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.

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Top Cast

Mel Gibson
Mel GibsonTom Garvey
Sissy Spacek
Sissy SpacekMae Garvey
Scott Glenn
Scott GlennJoe Wade
Billy Green Bush
Billy Green BushHarve Stanley
Shane Bailey
Shane BaileyLewis Garvey
Becky Jo Lynch
Becky Jo LynchBeth Garvey
Don Hood
Don HoodSenator Neiswinder
James Tolkan
James TolkanHoward Simpson
Bob W. Douglas
Bob W. DouglasHal Richardson
Andy Stahl
Andy StahlDave Birkin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The River worth watching?

The River has received mixed reviews with a 6.354/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The River hit or flop?

The River has received average ratings (6.354/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The River?

The River is a Drama movie that Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to s...

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