River Ending Explained: Finale and Story Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to River, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

River (2015) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Stellan Skarsgård as John River; Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson; Adeel Akhtar as Ira King; Lesley Manville as Chrissie Read; Owen Teale as Marcus McDonald; Georgina Rich as Rosa Fallows; Eddie Marsan as Thomas Cream; Turlough Convery as Frankie Stevenson
About River
Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.
More like River
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch River?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of River?
Stellan Skarsgård as John River; Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson; Adeel Akhtar as Ira King; Lesley Manville as Chrissie Read; Owen Teale as Marcus McDonald; Georgina Rich as Rosa Fallows; Eddie Marsan as Thomas Cream; Turlough Convery as Frankie Stevenson
Is this River guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



