The River Wild (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, The River Wild is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 111 minutes. “The vacation is over.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The River Wild stars Meryl Streep as Gail Hartman, David Strathairn as Tom Hartman, Kevin Bacon as Wade and Benjamin Bratt as Ranger Johnny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The River Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River Wild tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River Wild (1994)?
- In US, The River Wild is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The River Wild worth watching?
- The River Wild holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River Wild?
- The River Wild stars Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon, Benjamin Bratt and Joseph Mazzello.
- When was The River Wild released?
- The River Wild was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.