The River Wild
Seen it?1994 | 111 min | Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and adventure fans. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$94 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 149K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson
- 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