 The hymn is a primary musical theme for schlock film "Tromeo and Juliet" (1996), credited on the soundtrack as "Yes, We'll Gather at the River".The title "Shall We Gather at the River" is used as the name of a second season episode of "Falling Skies".The hymn opens Richard Rossi's 1920s period piece drama "Aimee Semple McPherson".