The River Why
“One man's struggle to catch his dreams.”
Synopsis
A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.
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The River Why - OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-13
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William Hurt
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Amber Heard
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Zach Gilford
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Dallas Roberts
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Gattlin Griffith
Bill Bob
Daniel Nelson
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Nikki DeLoach
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Kathleen Quinlan
Ma
William Devane
Dutch Hines
Drew Barrios
Security Guard
Gabby Brooks
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Keagan Brooks
Landon Brooks
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Natasha Duvall
Girl in Park
Evan Geer
Bar patron
Breanna Aleigh Grimes
Marlene
David Richard Heath
Ralph Eaton
Alex Hurt
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Leutwyler
- Screenplay & Story
- David James Duncan, Thomas A. Cohen
- Original Score
- Austin Wintory
- Original Title
- The River Why
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Leutwyler
David James Duncan, Thomas A. Cohen
Austin Wintory
Matthew Leutwyler
Charles Mastropietro, Matthew Leutwyler, Miranda Bailey, David Quinney, Kristi Denton Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Leutwyler
Director
Thomas A. Cohen
Writer
Amanda Needham
Costume Design
Tyler B. Robinson
Production Design
Matthew Leutwyler
Editor
William Boggs
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Leutwyler
Producer
Kristi Denton Cohen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The River Why
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The River Why about?
A young man abandons his family for a solitary life of fly-fishing. His goal was to find his own way in the fishing world and thereby find himself and love.
Who directed The River Why?
The River Why was directed by Matthew Leutwyler.
Who stars in The River Why?
The principal cast of The River Why includes William Hurt, Amber Heard, Zach Gilford, Dallas Roberts, Gattlin Griffith.
When was The River Why released and how long is it?
The River Why was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The River Why?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The River Why was composed by Austin Wintory.
Is The River Why based on a book or true story?
The River Why is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David James Duncan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The River Why?
The River Why holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).