Where to watch Only the River Flows (2023) in the UK
Only the River Flows (2023) is currently available to stream in the UK on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Only the River Flows.
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Zhu YilongMa Zhe -
Chloe MaayanBai Jie -
Hou TianlaiChief of Police -
Tong LinkaiXie -
Kang ChunleiMadman -
Wang JianyuXu Liang -
Moxi ZishiWang Hong -
Liu BaishaQian Ling
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Only the River Flows — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Only the River Flows in the UK?
Only the River Flows (2023) is currently included in subscriptions to MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Only the River Flows?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Only the River Flows?
Yes. Only the River Flows can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Only the River Flows on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Only the River Flows is currently included with: MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
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