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The River Wild (1994)

Movie ★ 6.5 111 min

Adventure Thriller Drama

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.

Curtis Hanson Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 1994
Runtime
111 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$45.0M
Box office
$94.2M
IMDb
tt0110997
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
The Turman-Foster Company, Universal Pictures

Themes

Cast

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 Victor Galloway Gail's Father Diane Delano Diane Delano Ranger Thomas F. Duffy Thomas F. Duffy Ranger Paul Cantelon Violinist Glenn Morshower Glenn Morshower Policeman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The River Wild about?
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.
Who directed The River Wild?
The River Wild was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Who stars in The River Wild?
The River Wild stars Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly.
When was The River Wild released?
The River Wild is a 1994 adventure, thriller, drama film.
Where can I watch The River Wild?
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