The River
He might be able to hold back the river. But could he hold back the greed of man?
Directed by Mark Rydell
Produced by Universal Pictures
A earnest, grounded drama about a farming family's struggle against both natural disaster and human greed, anchored by strong family bonds and rural resilience.
Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In addition to natural disasters, the Garveys fight to stop a selfish land developer and a local corporation from foreclosing on their farm. While Mae stays at home to care for their children and tend to the crops, Tom finds work as a scab at a steel mill to preserve his family's property.
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Does The River end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is The River sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The River easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The River violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The River scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The River
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The River
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The River, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The River, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The River, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
