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The River Wild

1994Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

Thriller
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic636.3Rotten Tomatoes65%52%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic636.3Rotten Tomatoes65%52%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Hanson
Written by
Denis O'Neill
Produced by
Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

September 30, 1994 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 1994
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$94 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Heroic Dog, Quiet Cry for Help, Faux Affably Evil +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The River Wild?"

Questions about The River Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The River Wild?

Prime

In the United States, The River Wild streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The River Wild worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 63).

Is The River Wild okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The River Wild scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The River Wild use?

Heroic DogQuiet Cry for HelpFaux Affably EvilWasn't That Fun?Hoist by His Own PetardWould Hurt a ChildHands-On ApproachRed HerringOutdoor Bath PeepingBlack Dude Dies FirstMeaningful NameMarried to the Joband 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Heroic Dog, Quiet Cry for Help, and Faux Affably Evil.