Wild River (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Wild River is a drama and romance film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 110 minutes. “The wild language…the wild hungers…the wild furies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young field administrator for the TVA comes to rural Tennessee to oversee the building of a dam on the Tennessee River. He encounters opposition from the local people, in particular a farmer who objects to his employment (with pay) of local black laborers. Much of the plot revolves around the eviction of an elderly woman from her home on an island in the River, and the young man's love affair with that woman's widowed granddaughter.
Who’s in it. Wild River stars Montgomery Clift as Chuck Glover, Lee Remick as Carol Garth Baldwin, Jo Van Fleet as Ella Garth and Albert Salmi as Hank Bailey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Wild River has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Wild River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild River (1960)?
- In US, Wild River 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 Wild River worth watching?
- Wild River holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wild River?
- Wild River stars Montgomery Clift, Lee Remick, Jo Van Fleet, Albert Salmi and Jay C. Flippen.
- When was Wild River released?
- Wild River was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.