Movie "The River Wild" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The River Wild"

Gail (Meryl Streep) is a professional at water rafting. She twigs every day, and she is in a very good shape. She takes her family, one day, to a rafting trip down the river, but she has no idea that the planed trip is about to become a nightmare. Two escaping robbers with a handgun, meet the family in the way, and join them to the trip. Only later the Gail realize that their new friends are dangerous criminals, but it's too late. The two men force them to stay together, and to keep cruising down the river. The family's life are risked not only by the 2 men, but also by the river which becomes more stormy and wilder.

Starring actors in "The River Wild" movie:

Meryl Streep as a character Gail Hartman Meryl Streep also starred in the next movies: "Adaptation." in a role of Susan Orlean; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Aunt Josephine; "A Prairie Home Companion" in a role of Yolanda Johnson; "The Bridges of Madison County" in a role of Francesca Johnson; "Prime" in a role of Lisa Metzger; "The Devil Wears Prada" in a role of Miranda Priestly; "Evening" in a role of Lila Wittenborn; "Rendition" in a role of Corrine Whitman; "Sophie's Choice" in a role of Sophie Zawistowski; "Lions for Lambs" in a role of Janine Roth; "Defending Your Life" in a role of Julia; "Mamma Mia!" in a role of Donna; "Kramer vs. Kramer" in a role of Joanna Kramer; "Falling in Love" in a role of Molly Gilmore; "Doubt" in a role of Sister Aloysius Beauvier; "One True Thing" in a role of Kate Gulden; "Out of Africa" in a role of Karen Blixen; "Julie & Julia" in a role of Julia Child; "The Deer Hunter" in a role of Linda; "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in a role of Mrs. Fox; "Before and After" in a role of Dr. Carolyn Ryan; "The French Lieutenant's Woman" in a role of Anna; "Dark Matter" in a role of Joanna Silver;

Stephanie Sawyer as a character Willa Stephanie Sawyer starred only in the movie "The River Wild"

Joseph Mazzello as a character Roarke Joseph Mazzello also starred in the next movies: "Jurassic Park" in a role of Tim Murphy; "Radio Flyer" in a role of Bobby; "Three Wishes" in a role of Tom Holman; "Star Kid" in a role of Spencer Griffith;

David Strathairn as a character Tom David Strathairn also starred in the next movies: "L.A. Confidential" in a role of Pierce Morehouse Patchett; "Good Night, and Good Luck." in a role of Edward R. Murrow; "We Are Marshall" in a role of President Donald Dedmon; "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Noah Vosen; "Fracture" in a role of Joe Lobruto; "Sneakers" in a role of Erwin 'Whistler' Emory; "My Blueberry Nights" in a role of Arnie; "The Spiderwick Chronicles" in a role of Arthur Spiderwick; "Missing in America" in a role of Henry R. Hocknell Jr.; "A League of Their Own" in a role of Ira Lowenstein; "Twisted" in a role of Dr. Melvin Frank; "The Uninvited"; "Memphis Belle" in a role of Col. Craig Harriman; "Cold Souls" in a role of Dr. Flintstein;

Elizabeth Hoffman as a character Gail's Mother Elizabeth Hoffman also starred in the next movies: "Dante's Peak" in a role of Ruth;

Victor Galloway as a character Gail's Father Victor Galloway starred only in the movie "The River Wild"

Kevin Bacon as a character Wade Kevin Bacon also starred in the next movies: "Wild Things" in a role of Sgt. Ray Duquette; "Flatliners"; "Mystic River" in a role of Sean Devine; "Hollow Man" in a role of Sebastian Caine; "Where the Truth Lies" in a role of Lanny; "Trapped" in a role of Joe Hickey; "The Woodsman" in a role of Walter; "A Few Good Men" in a role of Capt. Jack Ross; "Sleepers" in a role of Sean Nokes; "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" in a role of Taxi Racer; "Murder in the First" in a role of Henri Young; "Death Sentence" in a role of Nick Hume; "The Air I Breathe" in a role of Love; "Rails & Ties" in a role of Tom Stark; "National Lampoon's Animal House" in a role of Chip Diller; "Tremors" in a role of Valentine McKee; "Balto" in a role of Balto; "Friday the 13th" in a role of Jack Burrell; "Frost/Nixon" in a role of Jack Brennan; "Taking Chance" in a role of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl; "My One and Only" in a role of Dan; "Apollo 13" in a role of Jack Swigert; "Footloose" in a role of Ren McCormack; "Stir of Echoes" in a role of Tom Witzky;

John C. Reilly as a character Terry John C. Reilly also starred in the next movies: "Gangs of New York" in a role of 'Happy' Jack Mulraney; "The Thin Red Line" in a role of Sergeant Storm; "Chicago" in a role of Amos Hart; "The Aviator" in a role of Noah Dietrich; "The Perfect Storm" in a role of Dale 'Murph' Murphy; "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in a role of Tucker Van Dyke; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Reed Rothchild; "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" in a role of Cal Naughton, Jr.; "Year of the Dog" in a role of Al; "Casualties of War" in a role of PFC. Herbert Hatcher; "We're No Angels" in a role of Young Monk; "Sydney aka Hard Eight" in a role of John; "The Promotion" in a role of Richard; "Step Brothers" in a role of Dale Doback; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Buck Bretherton; "9" in a role of 5; "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" in a role of Larten Crepsley; "Never Been Kissed" in a role of Gus;

William Lucking as a character Frank William Lucking also starred in the next movies: "The Rundown" in a role of Walker; "Slipstream" in a role of Det. Buzz Larabee;

Diane Delano as a character Ranger Diane Delano also starred in the next movies: "Jeepers Creepers II" in a role of Bus Driver Betty Borman; "The Wicker Man" in a role of Sister Beech; "Midnight Clear" in a role of Trudy; "The Ladykillers" in a role of Mountain Girl; "Scooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo" in a role of Ms. Alma Rumblebuns;

Thomas F. Duffy as a character Ranger Thomas F. Duffy also starred in the next movies: "Death Wish II" in a role of Nirvana; "Varsity Blues" in a role of Sam Moxon;

Benjamin Bratt as a character Ranger Johnny Benjamin Bratt also starred in the next movies: "Red Planet" in a role of Lt. Ted Santen; "Demolition Man" in a role of Alfredo Garcia; "Miss Congeniality" in a role of Eric Matthews; "The Woodsman" in a role of Carlos; "The Next Best Thing" in a role of Ben Cooper; "The Great Raid" in a role of Lt. Colonel Mucci; "Clear and Present Danger" in a role of Captain Ramirez; "Piñero" in a role of Miguel Piñero; "Thumbsucker" in a role of Matt Schramm; "Bound by Honor (aka "Blood in, blood out")" in a role of Paco; "Catwoman" in a role of Tom Lone; "Love in the Time of Cholera" in a role of Dr. Juvenal Urbino; "The Andromeda Strain" in a role of Dr. Jeremy Stone; "Trucker" in a role of Leonard Bonner;

Paul Cantelon as a character Violinist Paul Cantelon starred only in the movie "The River Wild"

Glenn Morshower as a character Policeman Glenn Morshower also starred in the next movies: "The Core" in a role of FBI Agent; "Under Siege" in a role of Ens. Taylor; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of Admiral Wheeler; "Delta Farce" in a role of General; "Grizzly Park" in a role of Ranger Bob; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of Admr. Henry D. Wheeler; "ExTerminators" in a role of Boss; "The Men Who Stare at Goats" in a role of Major General Holtz; "Phoenix" in a role of Anti-Abortionist; "In the Army Now" in a role of Richard Day, Recruiting Sergeant;