The River Wild(1994)
The vacation is over.
The River Wild Synopsis
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.
The River Wild (1994) is a adventure, thriller and drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, released on September 30, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon and John C. Reilly. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 986 ratings.
- Director:
- Curtis Hanson
- Writers:
- Denis O'Neill
- Producers:
- Lawrence Turman, David Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- The Turman-Foster Company, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $45,000,000
- Revenue:
- $94,216,343
- Status:
- Released
The River Wild (1994) Trailer
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The River Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Gail Hartman
David Strathairn
as Tom Hartman
Kevin Bacon
as Wade
John C. Reilly
as Terry
Joseph Mazzello
as Roarke Hartman
Benjamin Bratt
as Ranger Johnny
William Lucking
as Frank
Stephanie Sawyer
as Willa
Elizabeth Hoffman
as Gail's Mother
- Victor Galloway
Victor Galloway
as Gail's Father
Diane Delano
as Ranger
Thomas F. Duffy
as Ranger
Key crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson, written by Denis O'Neill, produced by Lawrence Turman and David Foster.
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The River Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 986 ratings.
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The River Wild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River Wild online?
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The River Wild (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The River Wild?
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The main cast of The River Wild (1994) includes Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly and Joseph Mazzello. The film was directed by Curtis Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River Wild released?
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The River Wild was released on September 30, 1994 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The River Wild worth watching?
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The River Wild (1994) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 986 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The River Wild?
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Yes. The official The River Wild trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.