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River’s Edge (1987)

English drama film directed by Tim Hunter

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 39m 99 min
Released
8 May 1987
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

River's Edge has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 8 May 1987. It is directed by Tim Hunter and stars Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves and Ione Skye.

Cast and crew

Director
Tim Hunter
Cinematography
Frederick Elmes
Written by
Neal Jimenez
Produced by
Sarah Pillsbury
Production
Hemdale films

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$1.7 million
Awards
Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay; Sundance Special Jury Recognition
Set in
California
Filmed in
Los Angeles

Release and where to watch

In theatres
8 May 1987
First shown
27 August 1986 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of River's Edge?

River's Edge has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes, or 99 min.

When did River's Edge release?

River's Edge released on 8 May 1987.

Who directed River's Edge?

River's Edge is directed by Tim Hunter.

Who is in the cast of River's Edge?

The cast of River's Edge includes Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Roxana Zal, Daniel Roebuck and Joshua John Miller.

What is the budget of River's Edge?

The budget of River's Edge is reported as $1.7 million.

What is River's Edge rated in the US?

River's Edge is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.