The clue is “Title river in an Oscar-winning movie” from the July 15, 2025 edition of the NYT Crossword. We’re looking for a movie title that not only won an Oscar but also includes the name of a river in it. Interestingly, the real-life river was even renamed to match the film’s title to capitalize on its fame. Here is the answer to the “Title river in an Oscar-winning movie” clue.
Title River in an Oscar-winning Movie NYT Crossword Clue Answer
KWAI is the answer to the “Title river in an Oscar-winning movie” clue.
The title of the movie is The Bridge on the River Kwai, released in 1958, which won seven out of its eight Oscar nominations and was based on a novel of the same name. In the movie, Allied POWs agree to the construction of a railway bridge, though not the actual Bridge 277, since it’s fictionalized. It’s one of the more popular war films out there for anyone who loves the genre.
However, the story is true to some extent. In reality, Imperial Japan built the Burma-Siam Railway during the WW2. Allied Prisoners of War were forced to take part in the construction. They also called it the Death Railway because during its construction, more than 100,000 workers died as per popular claims.
The real railway and bridge 277 is built on the River Mae Klong in Thailand. It was later renamed Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi to benefit from the film’s success, making it an attractive tourist spot in Thailand.
