Film · 2017

Dark River

Name: Dark River
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 2018-02-23
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Ruth Wilson, Sean Bean, Esme Creed-Miles, Mark Stanley, Joe Dempsie

Directed by Clio Barnard · starring Ruth Wilson, Sean Bean and Esme Creed-Miles

1 h 29 min
Thriller · Drama
UK
Released in the UK 22 February 2018

6.0 Critics1 review

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Synopsis

After the fateful death of his father, Alice (Ruth Wilson), decides to return to his hometown. There, 15 years after his departure, she will try to take over the family farm that she believes belongs to her. There, Alice, will be reunited with Joe (Mark Stanley), his older brother, who after several years without seeing the faces can barely recognize. Joe, has spent years taking over the farm while caring for his sick father, which will make his reunion with Alice is harmed by resentments of the past. Alice, will have to fight to save the relationship with her brother as well as to avoid traumatic memories of her past while trying to restore her family's farm.

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The essentials

Runtime: 89 min1 hour and 29 minutes

How long is Dark River?: 1 hour and 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Dark River released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 22 February 2018.
Who directed Dark River?: Clio Barnard.
Who is in Dark River?: It stars Ruth Wilson, Sean Bean, Esme Creed-Miles and Mark Stanley.
Where can I watch Dark River?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Cast

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Director: Clio Barnard
Writers: Clio Barnard

Videos and trailers

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Trailer 'Dark River' 2:2026 January 2018

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Reviews

All 3 reviews

What the critics say 6.0, from one review

6.0 EmpireAndrew Lowry This is a wilder, bigger thing than just another farmyard sink drama. There may be little you haven?t seen elsewhere, but there?s no denying the skill here. Read
VarietyGuy Lodge A stirring battle-for-the-land drama combining classicism with a nervous edge. Read
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie Felperin Still waters that run quite deep, but well worth immersion. Read

Soundtrack

All 2 songs

An Acre of LandArranged, Harry Escott, PJ Harvey, Published Faber Music, Hot Head Music Ltd Spotify
These Boots are Made for Walkin'Published Universal Music Publishing Ltd, Recorded, Harry Escott, at Westpoint Studios, London Spotify

Trivia

Game of Thrones

This film has three actors from the award winning series 'Game of Thrones' (2011). These and their respective characters include Sean Bean (Ned Stark), Mark Stanley (Grenn) and Joe Dempsie (Gendry).