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A River Runs Through It

Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.

1992 · PG · 2h 3m

Directed by Robert Redford

7.0

TMDB audience score
1,261 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Nicole Burdette
    Mabel

  • Susan Traylor
    Rawhide

  • Michael Cudlitz
    Chub

  • Rob Cox
    Conroy

  • Buck Simmonds
    Humph

  • Fred Oakland
    Mr. Burns

  • David Creamer
    Ken Burns

  • Madonna Reubens
    Aunt Sally

  • John Reubens
    Uncle Jimmy

  • Arnold Richardson
    Old Norman