A River Runs Through It

1992 • 2h 3m •

Drama

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★ 7.0/10

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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.

"Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories."

Top Billed Cast

Craig Sheffer

Norman Maclean

Brad Pitt

Paul Maclean

Tom Skerritt

Reverend Maclean

Brenda Blethyn

Mrs. Maclean

Emily Lloyd

Jessie Burns

Edie McClurg

Mrs. Burns

Stephen Shellen

Neal Burns

Vann Gravage

Young Paul

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W Wuchak Verified TMDB Critic

2020-12-31

_**Two brothers growing up in Montana during the 20s**_

After WW1, two brothers come-of-age in the Missoula area of Montana; one prudent (Craig Sheffer) and the other imprudent (Brad Pitt). Tom Skerritt plays their father, a wise Presbyterian minister, while Emily Lloyd plays the sensible son’s potential romantic interest.

"A River Runs through It" (1992) was based on the memoir of American author Norman Maclean and is similar to “Legends of the Fall” (1994), but understandably more mundane (in a positive sense). This was Robert Redford’s third directorial effort and it was v...