The River Wild
1994, English. Directed by Curtis Hanson.
The vacation is over.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,026 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The River Wild
The River Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Curtis HansonDirector
- Meryl StreepGail Hartman
- David StrathairnTom Hartman
- Kevin BaconWade
- John C. ReillyTerry
- Joseph MazzelloRoarke Hartman
- Benjamin BrattRanger Johnny
- William LuckingFrank
- Stephanie SawyerWilla
- Elizabeth HoffmanGail's Mother
- Victor GallowayGail's Father
- Diane DelanoRanger
- Thomas F. DuffyRanger
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Denis O'Neill
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $94M
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The River Wild: quick answers
Is The River Wild worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,026 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The River Wild?
The River Wild runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The River Wild have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The River Wild. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The River Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The River Wild is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The River Wild on?
The River Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The River Wild?
If you liked The River Wild, try Extortion, Wildlike, Cave Rescue.
Who directed The River Wild?
The River Wild (1994) was directed by Curtis Hanson and stars Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon.