How long is The River Wild?

The River Wild is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The River Wild rated?

The River Wild is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The River Wild?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The River Wild (1994) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 1,024 TMDB members. 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: 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Adventure, Thriller, Drama
Released: September 30, 1994
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 1,024 votes
Director: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The River Wild?: The River Wild is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The River Wild rated?: The River Wild is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The River Wild a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The River Wild?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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