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The River Wild (1994)
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Denis O'Neill (written by)
Release Date:
30 September 1994 (USA)
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Tagline:
The vacation is over
Plot:
Meryl Streep takes on a pair of armed killers while navigating a spectacularly violent river. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 1 nomination
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(7 articles)
Meryl Streep on the prowl in 'It's Complicated' trailer
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 7 August 2009, 7:13 AM, PDT)
First-time Emmy nominees include Oscar, Grammy and Tony champs
(From Gold Derby. 16 July 2009, 2:10 PM, PDT)
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 7 August 2009, 7:13 AM, PDT)
First-time Emmy nominees include Oscar, Grammy and Tony champs
(From Gold Derby. 16 July 2009, 2:10 PM, PDT)
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Streep Braves the Rapids...and Succeeds.
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Meryl Streep | ... | Gail Hartman |
 | Kevin Bacon | ... | Wade |
 | David Strathairn | ... | Tom Hartman |
 | Joseph Mazzello | ... | Roarke Hartman |
 | John C. Reilly | ... | Terry |
 | Benjamin Bratt | ... | Ranger Johnny |
 | Elizabeth Hoffman | ... | Gail's Mother |
| William Lucking | ... | Frank |
| Stephanie Sawyer | ... | Willa Hartman |
| Victor Galloway | ... | Gail's Father (as Victor H. Galloway) |
 | Diane Delano | ... | Ranger |
 | Thomas F. Duffy | ... | Ranger |
| Paul Cantelon | ... | Violinist |
 | Glenn Morshower | ... | Policeman |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence and threatening moments.
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Runtime:
108 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:M |
Iceland:12 |
South Korea:12 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Peru:14 |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-14 |
France:U |
Germany:12 (w) |
Norway:15 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:12 |
USA:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG
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Meryl Streep did most of her own stunts.
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Continuity: After Terry falls out of the boat on Little Niagra, there is a quick wide shot of the boat showing all four people still in the boat.
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References Deliverance (1972)
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Soundtrack:
The Water is Wide
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No, I didn't say Gail braves the rapids...but Meryl Streep, not only literally, but metaphorically. Streep is definitely the actress of our time, and in no small part to her ability to tackle difficult roles of many colors, and do them without breaking a sweat. Such is true with "The River Wild", a predictable, but entertaining river rapids adventure/hostage drama. Streep incorporates her role with strength, humor, and even a bit of vulnerability. Backed by the menacing Kevin Bacon and the refined David Strathairn (the ultimate everyman...that's a compliment), Streep holds her own in a genre that one doesn't necessarily think of when her name comes to mind. One tremendous scene involves Streep reminding her captor (Bacon) of the dangers of the upcoming waterfall/rapids system known as "The Gauntlet"...Streep whispers determination and threats, promises of anger and doom, directly into Bacon's ears with a quite rage, only to be turned to an edge-of-tears monologue when her family comes to mind. Bravo to Curtis Hanson's pre-"L.A. Confidential" film (1997's SHOULD HAVE for Director and Picture). The plot itself may have holes, but with the talents of Streep, backed with the reliable cast, "The River Wild" packs quite a punch of entertainment and thrills.