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River's Edge

"Which was worse? The murder or what came after?"

October 10, 1986 1h 40m 6.5/10 (305 votes)

Originally released in 1986. River's Edge is a crime/drama film. directed by Tim Hunter.

Starring Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, and Ione Skye

Synopsis

A group of high-school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. Faced with the brutality of death, each must decide whether to turn their friend in to the police, or to help him escape the consequences of his dreadful deed.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 10, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (305 votes)
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Budget $1.9M Production budget
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Box Office $4.6M 2.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,900,000
Revenue
$4,600,000

Production Companies

  • Island
  • Hemdale Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River's Edge about?

A group of high-school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. Faced with the brutality of death, each must decide whether to turn their friend in ...

Who directed River's Edge?

River's Edge was directed by Tim Hunter.

How long is River's Edge?

River's Edge has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was River's Edge released?

River's Edge was released on October 10, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in River's Edge?

The main cast of River's Edge includes Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Roxana Zal, Daniel Roebuck.

Is River's Edge worth watching?

River's Edge has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 305 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.