The River Niger
An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are even tougher, and it takes every ounce of Johnny's love and courage for the couple to make it through their strife, finding redemption in the River Niger.
Top cast
James Earl JonesJohnny Williams
Cicely TysonMattie Williams
Louis Gossett Jr.Dr. Dudley Stanton
Glynn TurmanJeff Williams- Jonelle AllenAnn Vanderguild
Roger E. MosleyBig Moe Hayes
Ralph WilcoxAl
Teddy WilsonChips
Charles WeldonSkeeter
Shirley Jo FinneyGail- Hilda HaynesWilhelmina Geneva Brow
Ed CrickWhite Police Lieutenant
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The River Niger” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 9 Sept 2026.