The River Wild(1994)
“The vacation is over.”
Overview
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.
Director
Curtis Hanson
Studio
The Turman-Foster Company
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$94M
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
as Gail's Father
Diane Delano
as Ranger
Thomas F. Duffy
as Ranger
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$94M
Production Companies
The Turman-Foster Company • Universal Pictures
You Might Also Like
Drama / Thriller
In the Bedroom
2001
Crime / Drama
Cassandra's Dream
2007
Adventure / Drama
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
2024
Adventure / Drama
Wildlike
2015
Adventure / Drama
Into the Wild
2007
Adventure / Drama
White Water Summer
1987
Western / Adventure
The Cowboys
1972
Action / Adventure
Sometimes a Great Notion
1971
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River Wild?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The River Wild (1994).
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 and released in 1994. It is a adventure, thriller, drama film.
How long is The River Wild?▼
The River Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The River Wild?▼
The cast of The River Wild includes 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 more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.