A River Runs Through It (1992)
Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.
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
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: October 9, 1992
Cast
- Craig Sheffer - Norman Maclean
- Brad Pitt - Paul Maclean
- Tom Skerritt - Rev. Maclean
- Brenda Blethyn - Mrs. Maclean
- Emily Lloyd - Jessie Burns
- Edie McClurg - Mrs. Burns
- Stephen Shellen - Neal Burns
- Vann Gravage - Young Paul
- Nicole Burdette - Mabel
- Susan Traylor - Rawhide
Screenplay
- Richard Friedenberg (Screenplay)
- Norman Maclean (Story)
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Robert Estrin, Lynzee Klingman
Production: Allied Filmmakers, Columbia Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $43M
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories
Keywords
journalist, individual, sibling relationship, gambling, prohibition era, montana, fishing, fly fishing, pastor, semi autobiographical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in A River Runs Through It?
- A River Runs Through It stars Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd, Edie McClurg.
- How long is A River Runs Through It?
- A River Runs Through It has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is A River Runs Through It?
- A River Runs Through It is a Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of A River Runs Through It?
- A River Runs Through It had a budget of $12M.
- How much did A River Runs Through It gross?
- A River Runs Through It grossed $43M worldwide.
- Where was A River Runs Through It produced?
- A River Runs Through It was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of A River Runs Through It?
- The themes of A River Runs Through It include: Touching Family Stories.