A River Runs Through It (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, A River Runs Through It is a drama and family film directed by Robert Redford, running about 123 minutes. “The Story of an American Family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A River Runs Through It is a cinematographically stunning true story of Norman Maclean. The story follows Norman and his brother Paul through the experiences of life and growing up, and how their love of fly fishing keeps them together despite varying life circumstances in the untamed west of Montana in the 1920s.
Who’s in it. A River Runs Through It stars Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean, Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean, Tom Skerritt as Rev. Maclean and Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Maclean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A River Runs Through It has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A River Runs Through It page.
If you liked it. Fans of A River Runs Through It tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A River Runs Through It (1992)?
- In US, A River Runs Through It is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A River Runs Through It worth watching?
- A River Runs Through It holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A River Runs Through It?
- A River Runs Through It stars Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn and Edie McClurg.
- When was A River Runs Through It released?
- A River Runs Through It was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.