---
title: "Dark River"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-river-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 429195
imdb_id: "tt5700176"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 93
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Dark River (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-river-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Dark River" (2017).
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Title: Dark River
Year: 2017
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, British drama film.
Director/Writer: Clio Barnard.
Cast: Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, Sean Bean.
Based on: Rose Tremain's novel Trespass.
Plot: After her father dies, a young woman returns to her Yorkshire village for the first time in 15 years to claim the family farm she believes is hers.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
US Release Date: 06/29/2018.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Dark River is a 2017 British drama film written and directed by Clio Barnard. (Good)
Sentence 2 (Cast/Source): The film stars Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, and Sean Bean. (Good)

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clio Barnard
- **Networks / Studios**: Film4 Productions, Moonspun Films, BFI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ruth Wilson** as *Alice Bell*
- **Mark Stanley** as *Joe Bell*
- **Sean Bean** as *Richard Bell*
- **Esmé Creed-Miles** as *Young Alice*
- **Dean Andrews** as *Matty*
- **Joe Dempsie** as *David*
- **Mike Noble** as *Rowan Spender*
- **Aiden McCullough** as *Young Joe*
- **Shane Attwooll** as *Tower*
- **Steve Garti** as *Jim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dark River online?
Dark River is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dark River worth watching?
Dark River holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 93 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dark River and when was it released?
Dark River is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dark River?
Dark River was directed by Clio Barnard.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark River — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/429195)
- [Dark River (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_River_(2017_film))
- [Dark River (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700176/fullcredits/)
- [Dark River (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/429195-dark-river/cast)

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