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River Runs Red 2018

“Vengeance is the only justice.”

Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Director
Wes Miller
Networks
Sweet Unknown Studios, Optimad Entertainment Media, Premiere Picture
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What is River Runs Red?

Topic: Film "River Runs Red" (2018). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
Nov 9, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom
Studios
Sweet Unknown Studios, Optimad Entertainment Media, Premiere Picture
Genres
Thriller, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 161 votes
Episode runtime
~94 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Sweet Unknown Studios, Optimad Entertainment Media, Premiere Picture
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Topic: Film "River Runs Red" (2018).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Title: River Runs Red
Year: 2018
Release Date: 11/09/2018 (US)
Genre: Thriller and Crime
Runtime: 1h 34m
Rating: NR
Synopsis: When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective finds some incriminating files on the officers and the judge teams up with another mourning father to take the law into his own hands.
Tagline: Vengeance is the only justice.
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River Runs Red is a 2018 thriller and crime film with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. Released in the United States on November 9, 2018, the movie is rated NR. The plot follows a successful judge whose son is killed by two police officers. After the legal system sets the officers free, a hardened veteran detective discovers

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Should you watch it?

“A judge and a mourning father seek vigilante justice after the legal system fails them.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a notable cast including Taye Diggs, John Cusack, and George Lopez.
  • Explores the moral complexities of vigilante justice following a systemic failure.
  • Directed by Wes Miller, focusing on the intersection of law and personal retribution.
Keep in mind
  • The film has been criticized for low entertainment value and delaying its action sequences until the end.

Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers that examine the consequences of police corruption and vigilante justice.

This is a dark crime thriller with a deliberate pace that reserves its action for the final act.

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The film is available to watch on various streaming platforms as indicated by its listing on The Movie Database.

Is River Runs Red worth watching?

The film has received mixed critical reception, with some reviews noting that the entertainment value is low.

What is the runtime of the film?

River Runs Red has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.

Who are the lead actors in the movie?

The film stars Taye Diggs, John Cusack, and George Lopez.

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