A River Runs Through It
“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.
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, BFI Player |
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| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
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| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It is a 1992 English-language drama film directed by Robert Redford. The cast is led by Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A River Runs Through It was produced by Allied Filmmakers and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 9, 1992, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $43 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Writers
- Richard Friedenberg, Norman Maclean
- Release date
- October 9, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $43 million
- Production
- Allied Filmmakers, Columbia Pictures
A River Runs Through It cast & crew
A River Runs Through It was directed by Robert Redford and written by Richard Friedenberg and Norman Maclean.
The cast features 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 Edie McClurg as Mrs. Burns.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Robert Redford and Amalia Mato.
Is A River Runs Through It worth watching?
A River Runs Through It holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,206 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, A River Runs Through It is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A River Runs Through It
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
Michael Cudlitz
Chub
Rob Cox
Conroy
A River Runs Through It — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A River Runs Through It in United States?
A River Runs Through It is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A River Runs Through It in?
A River Runs Through It is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is A River Runs Through It rated?
A River Runs Through It is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,206 ratings.
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