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The River Wild

1994·Movie·PG-13·111 min·6.5(967)

The vacation is over.

Gail and Tom Hartman are struggling to stay together and decide to take a white-water rafting holiday adventure in Montana for their son Roarke's 10th birthday, only to meet up with a pair of mysterious men whose desperation grows, turning their vacation into a nightmare.

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About The River Wild

The River Wild is a 1994 English-language adventure, thriller and drama film directed by Curtis Hanson. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The River Wild was produced by The Turman-Foster Company and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 30, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $94 million worldwide.

Director
Curtis Hanson
Writers
Denis O'Neill
Release date
September 30, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$94 million
Production
The Turman-Foster Company, Universal Pictures
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The River Wild cast & crew

The River Wild was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Denis O'Neill.

The cast features Meryl Streep as Gail Hartman, David Strathairn as Tom Hartman, Kevin Bacon as Wade, John C. Reilly as Terry, Joseph Mazzello as Roarke Hartman, and Benjamin Bratt as Ranger Johnny.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Lawrence Turman and David Foster.

Is The River Wild worth watching?

The River Wild holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 967 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, thriller, and drama, The River Wild is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The River Wild

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Cast of The River Wild

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Gail Hartman

David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Tom Hartman

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Wade

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Terry

Joseph Mazzello

Joseph Mazzello

Roarke Hartman

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Ranger Johnny

William Lucking

William Lucking

Frank

Stephanie Sawyer

Stephanie Sawyer

Willa

Elizabeth Hoffman

Elizabeth Hoffman

Gail's Mother

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Victor Galloway

Gail's Father

Diane Delano

Diane Delano

Ranger

Thomas F. Duffy

Thomas F. Duffy

Ranger

The River Wild — FAQs

Where can I watch The River Wild in United States?

The River Wild is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The River Wild in?

The River Wild is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The River Wild?

The River Wild runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).

What is The River Wild rated?

The River Wild is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 967 ratings.

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