Is Only the River Flows scary?

MyCinema has not rated Only the River Flows for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and crime film.

Where can I watch Only the River Flows in the US?

Only the River Flows streams on OVID, Metrograph, and Eternal Family, is free on Kanopy and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Only the River Flows?

Only the River Flows runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is Only the River Flows suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Only the River Flows in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20231h 42mThriller / Drama / Crime

Only the River Flows

Name: Only the River Flows
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 2023-10-21
Duration: 102 min

TMDB movie listing

Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.

TMDB audience score

Based on 123 votes

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Availability in the US

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Only the River Flows at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 2 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: OVID, Metrograph, and Eternal Family. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 123 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Only the River Flows tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is included with OVID, Metrograph, and Eternal Family in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 123 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Only the River Flows

Is Only the River Flows scary?: MyCinema has not rated Only the River Flows for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and crime film.
Where can I watch Only the River Flows in the US?: Only the River Flows streams on OVID, Metrograph, and Eternal Family, is free on Kanopy and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Only the River Flows?: Only the River Flows runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is Only the River Flows suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Only the River Flows in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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