Where the Rivers Flow North

PG-13

1993

1 hr. 46 min.

Drama

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100%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

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Dam builders offer cash for land to a wily timberman (Rip Torn) and his Indian partner (Tantoo Cardinal) in 1920s Vermont.

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The bad guys want to build a dam, the lead won't move. It's a dull plot, set in a time and place that fails to catch the imagination. But where the film really fails is in how dark and bleak it feels. There is no humour at all and little to connect with. The audience is forced to watch a gruelling, grotty struggle with no reward. It feels like being dunked in the freezing, churning, never ceasing river for a hundred minutes.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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In addition to being beautifully photographed and establishing a strong sense of "place", Craven's film is thoughtful, well-paced, and never manipulative. The latter is critical, because it keeps certain scenes from descending into unintended and unnecessary melodrama.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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A MUST SEE...independent film that won the "Spirit Award"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Boring, but interesting. Michael J Fox is the antagonist- the only example Ive found so far.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

This movie is awesome. It is a tearjerker in some areas though.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Jay Craven

Director

Rip Torn

Noel Lord

Tantoo Cardinal

Bangor

Bill Raymond

Wayne Quinn

Michael J. Fox

Clayton Farnsworth

John Griesemer

Henry Coville

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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James Berardinelli

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Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Aug 16, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 4/5

Jan 30, 2004

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Explores the powerful dynamics of love of place and the terrrible price we pay for pride.

Aug 22, 2002

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Synopsis

Dam builders offer cash for land to a wily timberman (Rip Torn) and his Indian partner (Tantoo Cardinal) in 1920s Vermont.

Director: Jay Craven
Screenwriter: Don Bredes, Jay Craven
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Aug 5, 2003
Sound Mix: Stereo