Dark River
Synopsis
After her father dies, a young woman returns to her Yorkshire village for the first time in 15 years to claim the family farm she believes is hers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
Top Cast
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Ruth Wilson
Alice Bell
Mark Stanley
Joe Bell
Sean Bean
Richard Bell
Esmé Creed-Miles
Young Alice
Dean Andrews
Matty
Joe Dempsie
David
Mike Noble
Rowan Spender
Aiden McCullough
Young Joe
Shane Attwooll
Tower
Steve Garti
Jim
Una McNulty
Susan Bell
Jonah Russell
Pete
Paul Roberson
Declan
Olivia Brennan
Ellie
Ophelia Campbell
Alice Bell as a child in a photo
Alfie Charlesworth
Joe Bell as a child in a photo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Clio Barnard, Rose Tremain
- Original Score
- Harry Escott
- Original Title
- Dark River
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Moonspun Films, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard, Rose Tremain
Harry Escott
Adriano Goldman
Luke Dunkley, Nick Fenton
Tracy O'Riordan, Andy Harries, Suzanne Mackie, Polly Stokes, Rose Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Clio Barnard
Director
Luke Dunkley
Editor
Clio Barnard
Writer
Adriano Goldman
Director of Photography
Nick Fenton
Editor
Tracy O'Riordan
Producer
Helen Scott
Production Design
Matthew Price
Costume Design
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark River about?
After her father dies, a young woman returns to her Yorkshire village for the first time in 15 years to claim the family farm she believes is hers.
Who directed Dark River?
Dark River was directed by Clio Barnard.
Who stars in Dark River?
The principal cast of Dark River includes Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, Sean Bean, Esmé Creed-Miles, Dean Andrews.
When was Dark River released and how long is it?
Dark River was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark River was composed by Harry Escott.
Is Dark River based on a book or true story?
Dark River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rose Tremain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark River?
Dark River holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).