Battle Royale
In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.…
Open full watch pageCinento therapy read
River's Edge (2018)
High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
Cinento therapy read
River's Edge works because it combines Character-led, polished, emotionally readable. Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy.
Who it is for
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
Tone
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable
Pacing
Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends River's Edge because it scores well for Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. It also balances Character-led, polished, emotionally readable.
Watch Online
Open full watch pageWith the first two clicks on play or anywhere on the screen, two ad windows may open from the external player source. Close them quickly and return here to keep watching.
Trailer
If You Liked This…
Himizu
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one ano…
Open full watch page
Taboo
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in t…
Open full watch page
Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy
A quiet teen's life is shaken up when she's forced to be her arrogant neighbor's slave. He loves her, but they both have a lot to learn about trust.…
Open full watch page
The Stranger by the Shore
Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?…
Open full watch page
Monster
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.…
Open full watch page
Rage
A man brutally murders a married couple and leaves the word “ikari” (“rage”) written with their blood. The killer undergoes plastic surgery and flees. At three different locations …
Open full watch page
One Week Friends
High school student Yuki Hase wants to become close with classmate Kaori Fujimiya who is alway by herself. Kaori Fujimiya refuses to become close with Yuki Hase, because she forget…
Open full watch pageRelated guides
FAQ
Where can I watch River's Edge online?
Use the player and provider boxes on this page. Availability varies by region, so Cinento surfaces provider data plus a direct watch page when available.
Who should watch River's Edge?
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
What kind of tone does River's Edge have?
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.