# Where to watch The River (2001) in the UK

> The River (2001) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2001  
**Runtime:** 111 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T06:18:19.747Z)  

## Synopsis

Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20River)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The River for free in the UK?**

The River (2001) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is The River on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The River is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/55256/the-river-2001
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kJtBScC7A0NH7nVtoDP75SO0FCm.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/55256/the-river-2001.json

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