Where to watch The River Rat in Canada
The River Rat is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
About The River Rat
The River Rat is a 1984 movie in the Adventure, Crime and Family genres, directed by Thomas Rickman, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton and Brian Dennehy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The River Rat in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The River Rat trailer
Overview
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
Top cast
Tommy Lee Jones
Billy
Martha Plimpton
Jonsy
Brian Dennehy
Doc Cole
Shawn Smith
Wexel
Nancy Lea Owen
Vadie
Norman Bennett
Sheriff Cal
Tony Frank
Poley
Angie Bolling
Joyce
Roger Copeland
Young Billy
Tommy Burlison
Whitey
Tamara Hartley
Young Joyce
Louis Plante
Cajun Deputy
Rod Britt
Cajun Deputy
Peter Renaday
Cajun Doctor
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The River Rat in Canada?+
In Canada, The River Rat is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The River Rat on Netflix?+
The River Rat is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The River Rat?+
The River Rat has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The River Rat?+
The River Rat stars Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton, Brian Dennehy, Shawn Smith and Nancy Lea Owen.
When did The River Rat come out?+
The River Rat is a 1984 movie directed by Thomas Rickman.
What genre is The River Rat?+
The River Rat is Adventure, Crime, Family and Drama film.
Who directed The River Rat?+
The River Rat was directed by Thomas Rickman.
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