Best TV Shows Guide: Why The River Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to The River, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
The River (2012) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Bruce Greenwood as Emmet Cole; Joe Anderson as Lincoln Cole; Leslie Hope as Tess Cole; Eloise Mumford as Lena Landry; Paul Blackthorne as Clark Quietly; Thomas Kretschmann as Kurt Brynildson; Daniel Zacapa as Emilio Valenzuela; Shaun Parkes as Andres Jude "A.J." Poulain
About The River
Wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole sets course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The River?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The River?
Bruce Greenwood as Emmet Cole; Joe Anderson as Lincoln Cole; Leslie Hope as Tess Cole; Eloise Mumford as Lena Landry; Paul Blackthorne as Clark Quietly; Thomas Kretschmann as Kurt Brynildson; Daniel Zacapa as Emilio Valenzuela; Shaun Parkes as Andres Jude "A.J." Poulain
Is this The River guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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