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The River Wild

PG-1319941h 51mCurtis Hanson
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 63

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"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.

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Husband Wife RelationshipStrong WomanMarriage CrisisBoston, MassachusettsMontanaRiverMarried CoupleRobberArchitectMatter Of Life And Death

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What is The River Wild (1994) 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 stars in The River Wild?

The River Wild stars Meryl Streep (Gail Hartman), David Strathairn (Tom Hartman), Kevin Bacon (Wade), John C. Reilly (Terry), Joseph Mazzello (Roarke Hartman). The film was directed by Curtis Hanson.

How long is The River Wild?

The River Wild has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG-13.

Is The River Wild worth watching?

The River Wild holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Adventure, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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