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Big River Man is a 2009 documentary directed by John Maringouin. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metascore
68
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Big River Man (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
John Maringouin
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Big River Man About?

The premise of Big River Man without spoilers.

This documentary follows Slovenian marathon swimmer Martin Strel as he attempts the incredible feat of swimming the entire Amazon River. The film chronicles his extraordinary 3,375-mile journey, revealing the immense physical and mental strength needed to overcome the river's powerful currents and challenging conditions. It's a compelling look at one man's determination to conquer an iconic natural landmark.

Big River Man Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • river
  • slovenia
  • amazon river
  • brazil
  • snorricam
  • floating corpse
  • water pollution
  • obsession
  • night swimming
  • insanity
  • global warming
  • extreme sport
+5 more
  • environmentalism
  • eco adventure
  • deforestation
  • clean water
  • alcoholism
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Crew

The Director of Big River Man

Directed by John Maringouin.

From the director

More from John Maringouin

One more film directed by John Maringouin: Ghostbox Cowboy.

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Ratings

Big River Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Big River Man 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Videos

Big River Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Big River Man.

Big River Man - UK Trailer
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Big River Man Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “נהר האדם הגדול” and “Покорителят на реките”.

Also known as
  • נהר האדם הגדול
  • Покорителят на реките

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Big River Man FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Big River Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big River Man?

Big River Man runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Big River Man released?

Big River Man was released on December 4, 2009.

Who directed Big River Man?

Big River Man was directed by John Maringouin.

More films by John Maringouin

How is Big River Man rated?

Big River Man has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Big River Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Big River Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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