The River Rat

1984 • 92 minutes

About this movie

When an ex-convict returns to his Mississippi river home to meet his teenage daughter, whom he hasn't seen since infancy, he finds himself with more than a handful...and his life is complicated by threats he receives from his underhanded parole officer.

Ratings and reviews

I had forgotten all about this fim until recently. I can remember seeing it on HBO when I was a kid. This film, and its soundtrack take me back. Watching a young Tommie Lee Jones, and very young Martha Plimpton make realize how old I am getting. This film is great! Too bad that it seems to have been forgotten.

Martha Plimpton rivals Mary Badham as a young tomboy looking to steal our hearts. Plenty of action and cool southern culture.

A favorite of mine and my parents alike.