The Girl in the River
Every lie floats to the surface.
A seasoned criminologist and a young female psychologist are lured to a remote Mississippi town to investigate the murder of a little girl and the disappearance of her twin sister.
Directed by Brando Benetton · Crime · Thriller · 92 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Brando Benetton
Studio
Andrew Stevens Entertainment / Black Diamond Films
Release
2026-09-04
Runtime
92 min
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Amelia Pembrock
Maggie Grace
Alan Kramer
Devon Sawa
Captain Graysmith
Tiffany Haddish
Colin Ripley
Ralph Macchio
Luke
Cody Lemmon
Julie Trembley
Sarah Murphree
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Critical Assessment
The Girl in the River holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (6 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 7, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (8.2/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Girl in the River good? What are critics saying?+
The Girl in the River holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (6 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is The Girl in the River?+
The Girl in the River has a runtime of 92 min.
Who directed The Girl in the River?+
The Girl in the River was directed by Brando Benetton.
Where can I watch The Girl in the River?+
The Girl in the River is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers have been generally enthusiastic about "The Girl in the River". The trailer comments on the film's lighthearted tone and Maggie Q's return, as well as the presence of several notable actors, including Haddish and Sawa. Many viewers also praised the film's unique blend of humor and drama.
From the trailer's comments
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@maraku03 · 11 likesOddest random cast collaborations, but still cool lol
@MamboKing215 · 8 likesGood to see Maggie grace back again!! also literally how many movies have that scene where all residents of town berate someone giving speech?
@appalachiant · 8 likesWill be good to see Ms. Haddish
@deborahjackson4295 · 4 likesDevon Sawa looks so much like the side kick from the last season of Due South I thought it was him instead. OMG!
@heathercontois4501 · 1 likesits a amazing story !
@일조모을보 · 2 likesSo where are we watching it ?
@susanmarshall7722 · 0 likesMy kind of movie
@johnmiller4282 · 3 likes
