How long is House by the River?

House by the River is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is House by the River rated?

House by the River is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream House by the River?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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House by the River (1950) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 122 TMDB members. Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: March 23, 1950
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 122 votes
Director: Fritz Lang
Starring: Louis Hayward, Jane Wyatt, Lee Bowman, Dorothy Patrick
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads).

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How long is House by the River?: House by the River is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is House by the River rated?: House by the River is rated NR in the US.
Is House by the River a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream House by the River?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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