---
title: "River's Edge"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/river-s-edge-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 487358
imdb_id: "tt7476946"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "NC-17"
---

# River's Edge (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/river-s-edge-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high schooler befriends a loner, leading to a tangled relationship involving a model and a dead body."

### Why Watch
- Engaging crime and drama elements
- Complex character relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains mature content
- Deals with dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries an NC-17 rating and features mature themes including murder and a dead body.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, gritty, tense, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isao Yukisada
- **Networks / Studios**: Kino Films, Sony Music Artists, AMUSE

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fumi Nikaido** as *Haruna Wakagusa*
- **Ryo Yoshizawa** as *Ichiro Yamada*
- **Aoi Morikawa** as *Kanna Tajima*
- **Shuhei Uesugi** as *Kannonzaki*
- **Sumire** as *Kozue Yoshikawa*
- **Shiori Doi** as *Rumi*
- **Wako Ando** as *Yo*
- **Takuya Matsunaga** as *Takahashi*
- **Eriko Tomiyama** as *Rumi's Older Sister*
- **Jin Shirasu** as *Toru*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of River's Edge?
The film was released in 2018.

### Q: What genres does River's Edge belong to?
The film belongs to the crime and drama genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of River's Edge?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: What rating does River's Edge carry?
The film is rated NC-17.

### Q: What central event brings the characters together?
An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads the characters to share a secret.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [River's Edge — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/487358)
- [River's Edge - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River%27s_Edge)

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