Gallery: The River Wild

A white-water rafting trip turns Meryl Streep into a force of nature when her family is threatened by escaped thugs Kevin Bacon and John C. Reilly. Versatile director Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential) opens the action floodgates as Meryl tries to outwit the bad guys and save hubby David Strathairn. Paddles up for high adventure.