

The River Wild
“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.
Where to watch The River Wild in United States
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Where is The River Wild streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify, AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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
Gail Hartman

David Strathairn
Tom Hartman

Kevin Bacon
Wade

John C. Reilly
Terry

Joseph Mazzello
Roarke Hartman

Benjamin Bratt
Ranger Johnny

William Lucking
Frank

Stephanie Sawyer
Willa

Elizabeth Hoffman
Gail's Mother
Victor Galloway
Gail's Father

Diane Delano
Ranger

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.











