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A River Runs Through It(1992)

2h 3mDramaEnglish
7/10
1,200 user ratings

Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.

Overview

The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

Director

Robert Redford

Studio

Allied Filmmakers

Budget

$12M

Revenue

$43M

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Cast

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

as Norman Maclean

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

as Paul Maclean

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

as Rev. Maclean

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

as Mrs. Maclean

Emily Lloyd

Emily Lloyd

as Jessie Burns

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

as Mrs. Burns

Stephen Shellen

Stephen Shellen

as Neal Burns

Vann Gravage

as Young Paul

Nicole Burdette

Nicole Burdette

as Mabel

Susan Traylor

Susan Traylor

as Rawhide

Michael Cudlitz

Michael Cudlitz

as Chub

Rob Cox

as Conroy

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1992

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

English

Rating

7 / 10

Budget

$12M

Box Office

$43M

Production Companies

Allied Filmmakers • Columbia Pictures

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Where can I watch A River Runs Through It?

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What is A River Runs Through It about?

The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

Who directed A River Runs Through It?

A River Runs Through It was directed by Robert Redford and released in 1992. It is a drama film.

How long is A River Runs Through It?

A River Runs Through It has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

Who stars in A River Runs Through It?

The cast of A River Runs Through It includes Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean, Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean, Tom Skerritt as Rev. Maclean, Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Maclean, Emily Lloyd as Jessie Burns and more.

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