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River's Edge 2018

“An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond.”

★ 6.1/10 · 52 votes NC-17 CrimeDrama Released
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Directed by Isao Yukisada

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What is River's Edge?

River's Edge is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Feb 16, 2018
Original language
JA
Origin
Japan
Studios
Kino Films, Sony Music Artists, AMUSE
Genres
Crime, Drama
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama
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River's Edge is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Kino Films, Sony Music Artists, AMUSE. Current status: Released.

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“A high schooler befriends a loner, leading to a tangled relationship involving a model and a dead body.”

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  • Engaging crime and drama elements
  • Complex character relationships
Keep in mind
  • Contains mature content
  • Deals with dark themes

Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime and drama films involving teenagers dealing with dark secrets.

This film carries an NC-17 rating and features mature themes including murder and a dead body.

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Cast

Fumi Nikaido Haruna Wakagusa
Ryo Yoshizawa Ichiro Yamada
Aoi Morikawa Kanna Tajima
Shuhei Uesugi Kannonzaki
Sumire Kozue Yoshikawa
Shiori Doi Rumi
Wako Ando Yo
Takuya Matsunaga Takahashi
Eriko Tomiyama Rumi's Older Sister
Jin Shirasu Toru
Naomi Nishida Haruna's Mother
Toshiki Ayata Old Man
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What is the release year of River's Edge?

The film was released in 2018.

What genres does River's Edge belong to?

The film belongs to the crime and drama genres.

What is the runtime of River's Edge?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What rating does River's Edge carry?

The film is rated NC-17.

What central event brings the characters together?

An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads the characters to share a secret.