River
Created by Abi Morgan
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.
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Top cast
Stellan Skarsgård
John River
Nicola Walker
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
Ira King
Lesley Manville
Chrissie Read
Owen Teale
Marcus McDonald
Georgina Rich
Rosa Fallows
Eddie Marsan
Thomas Cream
Turlough Convery
Frankie Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
Bridie Stevenson
Steve Nicolson
Jimmy Stevenson
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch River online?
As of September 20, 2026, River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is River on Netflix?
No — River is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy River online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for River in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream River?
As of September 20, 2026, River is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Russia, 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.
