House by the River
Directed by Fritz Lang
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.
Where to watch in 🇺🇸 United States
Top cast
Louis Hayward
Stephen Byrne
Jane Wyatt
Marjorie Byrne
Lee Bowman
John Byrne
Dorothy Patrick
Emily Gaunt
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Ambrose
Jody Gilbert
Flora Bantam - John's housekeeper
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Beach - Stephen's elderly cook
Peter Brocco
Harry - coroner chairing inquest
Howland Chamberlain
D.A.-prosecutor at inquest
Leslie Kimmell
Mr. Gaunt
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch House by the River online?
As of September 20, 2026, House by the River is available to stream on The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is House by the River on Netflix?
No — House by the River is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy House by the River online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for House by the River in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream House by the River?
As of September 20, 2026, House by the River is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
