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River Wild

2023

Follows a pair of siblings who love but distrust each other as they embark on a white-water rafting trip with a small group. One of their friends from childhood turns out to be more dangerous than he appears.

Ages 16+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains sustained thriller violence, a sexual assault allegation, hostage-taking, shootings, stabbings, graphic injury implications, multiple deaths, and intense peril. PG-13 labeling supports older-teen guidance. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age16+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Violence5/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Multiple characters are killed during the trip, including a friend and the main lead.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Includes depiction of a severe head wound, a stabbing, and a fatal shooting with blood shown.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

The thriller likely contains moderate profanity and hostile language, but the supplied plot summary does not document specific words or frequency.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on romantic relationships, mostly serving as backstory for the group.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained danger includes treacherous rapids, captivity, armed threats, pursuit, serious injuries, killings, and separation. The endangered characters are adults, not children.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Brief mention of swimming and bathing; no explicit content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are shown drinking alcohol during a campfire scene.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Frequent threats and acts of violence, including multiple stabbings, shootings, and a fatal vehicle plunge.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront armed pursuit, captivity, injuries, rapids, and loss, with rescue and self-sacrifice central to the ending.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Characters improvise with rafting equipment, a knife, spray, medical knowledge, and escape plans to survive and outmaneuver the attacker.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The ensemble includes multiple women and men, but the available material does not establish meaningful diversity of backgrounds, identities, or abilities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental depiction of basic first aid concepts.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The siblings work together to protect each other despite past conflicts.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes trust, survival, loyalty, resourcefulness, and resisting coercion, while depicting violence and betrayal as destructive.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show resilience under pressure, though the villain is manipulative and dangerous.

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