The River Wild is a 1994 American thriller film starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, and David Strathairn. It was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Denis O'Neill. It follows a young family whose white-water rafting holiday is endangered when they are taken hostage by a pair of armed fugitives.
Theatrical release poster
Kootenai River valley used in the film
Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American actor. Known for his leading man and character roles, Bacon has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Bacon in 2014
Bacon at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival
Bacon at the Toronto Film Festival in 2015
Bacon's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture – 6356 Hollywood, Blvd.