A River Runs Through It
“Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories.”
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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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.62x
+$31.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Friedenberg
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- A River Runs Through It
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.4M
- Production Studios
- Allied Filmmakers, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Redford
Richard Friedenberg, Norman Maclean
Mark Isham
Philippe Rousselot, Paul Ryan
Robert Estrin, Lynzee Klingman
Robert Redford, Jake Eberts, Patrick Markey, Amalia Mato
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Redford
Producer
Robert Estrin
Editor
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
Kathy O'Rear
Costume Design
Robert Redford
Director
Richard Friedenberg
Screenplay
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Reese Spensley
Costume Design
Patrick Markey
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Amalia Mato
Producer
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A River Runs Through It
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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?
The principal cast of A River Runs Through It includes Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd.
When was A River Runs Through It released and how long is it?
A River Runs Through It was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $43.4M at the worldwide box office (3.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A River Runs Through It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A River Runs Through It was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).