---
title: "River"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/river-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 482006
imdb_id: "tt3317362"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 2.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# River (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/river-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "River" (2016).
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Source [1]: River (2016). US release date: 09/29/2016. Genre: Thriller and Crime. Runtime: 1h 40m. Synopsis: Nihilistic border detective is psychologically and emotionally terrorized by the disappearance of his 9 year old daughter. Life spirals into darkness while frequenting the underworld of El Paso for clues. Moments of clairvoyance lead him closer to regaining his previous life, his daughter, his wife, and his sanity.
Source [2]: River (Short 2016) - IMDb. (This refers to a short, the prompt asks for the film "River" (2016) which matches the TMDB description).
Source [3]: River (2016) - TMDB. Describes a different plot: American volunteer doctor in Laos, sexual assault, Mekong River. *Note: This appears to be a different movie with the same name or a conflict in the source data. However, the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Vasconcellos, Matthew Valdovinos

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hafid Abdelmoula** as *Mo The Arab*
- **Julian Alexander** as *Detective Dexter*
- **Angelica Apodaca** as *Max*
- **Hayden Bandee** as *Wino Winland*
- **Marie Blancarte-Manriquez** as *Curandera*
- **Jake Bonner** as *Cranko*
- **Diamond Briseno** as *J-Lo*
- **Ella Burnhardt** as *Anika*
- **Buck Burns** as *El Negro*
- **Hector Dez** as *The Spaniard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is River worth watching?
River holds a community rating of 2.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie River and when was it released?
River is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed River?
River was directed by Mark Vasconcellos, Matthew Valdovinos.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [River — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/482006)
- [River (Short 2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5993514/fullcredits/)
- [River (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/353732-river/cast)
- [River — Full Cast | Today in Movies](https://todayinmovies.com/movie/river-2016/cast)
- [Take Me to the River (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Me_to_the_River_(2015_film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*