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A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It

Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.

19927.02h 3m

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.

Directed by Robert Redford
Written by Richard Friedenberg, Norman Maclean
Produced by Robert Redford, Amalia Mato, Patrick Markey
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $43.4M

Top Cast

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Norman Maclean

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Paul Maclean

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Rev. Maclean

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Mrs. Maclean

Emily Lloyd

Emily Lloyd

Jessie Burns

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Mrs. Burns

Stephen Shellen

Stephen Shellen

Neal Burns

V

Vann Gravage

Young Paul

Nicole Burdette

Nicole Burdette

Mabel

Susan Traylor

Susan Traylor

Rawhide

Themes & Keywords

journalistindividualsibling relationshipgamblingprohibition eramontanafishingfly fishingpastorsemi autobiographical

About A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It is a drama, family film released in 1992 exploring themes of journalist, individual, sibling relationship, gambling, prohibition era, montana. Directed by Robert Redford, it stars Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt. 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.

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