SimilarScreen
River Returns

River Returns

20256.71h 48m

Overview

In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.

Directed by Masakazu Kaneko
Written by Masakazu Kaneko, Genki Yoshimura
Produced by Michio Morioka, Mayumi Fukuhara
0

Top Cast

Sanetoshi Ariyama

Sanetoshi Ariyama

Yucha & Shiro

Asuka Hanamura

Asuka Hanamura

Oyo

Yo Aoi

Yo Aoi

Saku

Tomomitsu Adachi

Tomomitsu Adachi

Haruo

Kinuo Yamada

Kinuo Yamada

Ayumi

Keisuke Horibe

Keisuke Horibe

Storyteller

Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

Matsu

Toshie Negishi

Toshie Negishi

Batcha

Ken Yasuda

Ken Yasuda

Tsunekichi

Yusuke Takahashi

Yusuke Takahashi

Kinpei

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

1950s

About River Returns

River Returns is a drama, fantasy film released in 2025 exploring themes of 1950s. Directed by Masakazu Kaneko, it stars Sanetoshi Ariyama, Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi. In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.

Movies Similar to River Returns

Discover titles like River Returns — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to River Returns

If you enjoyed River Returns, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of River Returns.

Wonder Wheel
46% Match

The story of four characters whose lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s: Ginny, an emotionally volatile former actress now working as a waitress in a clam house; Humpty, Ginny’s rough-hewn carousel operator husband; Mickey, a handsome young lifeguard who dreams of becoming a playwright; and Carolina, Humpty’s long-estranged daughter, who is now hiding out from gangsters at her father’s apartment.

Revolutionary Road
45% Match

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

Luca
45% Match

Luca(2021)

Movie7.8/10

Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

La Bamba
43% Match

La Bamba(1987)

Movie7.3/10

Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.

The Girl Next Door
42% Match

In a quiet suburban town in the summer of 1958, two recently orphaned sisters are placed in the care of their mentally unstable Aunt Ruth. But Ruth's depraved sense of discipline will soon lead to unspeakable acts of abuse and torture that involve her young sons, the neighborhood children, and one 12-year-old boy whose life will be changed forever.

The Brutalist
12% Match

When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.

The Banker
12% Match

The Banker(2020)

Movie7.6/10

In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.

If Cats Disappeared from the World
10% Match

A postman learns that he doesn't have much time left to live due to a terminal illness. A devil then appears in front of him and offers to extend his life if he picks something in the world that will disappear. The man thinks about his relationships with ex-friends, ex-lovers, relatives and colleagues who will be sincerely sad when he dies.

Dirt
10% Match

Dirt(2018)

Movie6.1/10

In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.

Skater Girl
10% Match

Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.

The Secret: Dare to Dream
10% Match

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.

Gods and Monsters
10% Match

It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever.