How long is River's Edge?

River's Edge is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is River's Edge rated?

River's Edge is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream River's Edge?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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River's Edge (1986) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 341 TMDB members. A group of high-school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. Faced with the brutality of death, each must decide whether to turn their friend in to the police, or to help him escape the consequences of his dreadful deed.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: October 10, 1986
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 341 votes
Director: Tim Hunter
Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Roxana Zal
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free).

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How long is River's Edge?: River's Edge is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is River's Edge rated?: River's Edge is rated R in the US.
Is River's Edge a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream River's Edge?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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