A River Runs Through It (1992): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
A River Runs Through It is a 1992 drama starring Brad Pitt and Craig Sheffer. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $43.4 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A River Runs Through It About?
The premise of A River Runs Through It without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Growing up in rural Montana, brothers Paul and Norman Maclean find solace and connection through fly fishing. As they mature, their differing paths and personal struggles challenge their close relationship. Their bond is tested by the complexities of adulthood and the uncertainties of the future, ultimately leading to a poignant reunion that explores themes of family, faith, and enduring brotherhood.
A River Runs Through It Cast
Brad Pitt leads the cast, with Craig Sheffer.
A River Runs Through It Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A River Runs Through It 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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A River Runs Through It Plot Summary
What happens in A River Runs Through It from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque town of Missoula, Montana, the Maclean brothers, Norman Maclean and Paul, are raised under the nurturing care of their mother, Clara, and their father, Rev. John Maclean, a devoted Presbyterian minister. His teachings instill in them a profound reverence for the art of fly fishing on the majestic Blackfoot River. Guided by their father’s unwavering moral compass and academic rigor, the brothers embark on different paths; Norman heads to Dartmouth College, leaving Paul to refine his skills as an adept fisherman and an investigative journalist in Helena.
Full summary
The whole story of A River Runs Through It, scene by scene
A River Runs Through It Box Office
A River Runs Through It grossed $43.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$43.4M
- US & Canada
- $43.4M
A River Runs Through It Awards & Nominations
A River Runs Through It won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1993, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1993 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Cinematography
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Director – Robert Redford
A River Runs Through It Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Get Outside This Earth Day (Scene)
How Well Do You Know A River Runs Through It?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main setting of the movie?
Cars in A River Runs Through It
10 cars on screen, including the 1923 Dodge Brothers Roadster and the 1926 Ford Model T.
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1929 Ford Model A Minor role
A River Runs Through It Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Ja keskellä virtaa joki” and “흐르는 강물처럼”.
- Also known as
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- Ja keskellä virtaa joki
- 흐르는 강물처럼
- Aus der Mitte entspringt ein Fluss
- Där floden flyter fram
- リバー・ランズ・スルー・イット
- Nada es para siempre
- Folyó szeli ketté
- Aus der Mitte entspringt ein Fluß
- In mezzo scorre il fiume
- Et au milieu coule une rivière
- Там, где течёт река
- El río de la vida
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- 大河恋
- Река успомена
- Ved floden
- Το Ποτάμι Κυλά Ανάμεσά μας
- Der elven renner
- Teče tudy řeka
- Bizi Ayıran Nehir
- נהר זורם בינהם
- Duas Vidas e um Rio
- Nada é para Sempre
- La rivière du sixième jour
- Там тече река
- Rzeka życia
- 大河戀
- Там, де тече ріка
- 川流歲月
- Kadiaľ tečie rieka, იქ, სადაც მდინარე მიედინება
- Cândva, pe aici, trecea un râu
- El riu de la vida
- Nơi Dòng Sông Chảy Qua
- สายน้ำลูกผู้ชาย
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A River Runs Through It FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A River Runs Through It, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was A River Runs Through It released?
A River Runs Through It was released on October 9, 1992.
Who is in the cast of A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It stars Brad Pitt and Craig Sheffer.
How much did A River Runs Through It make at the box office?
A River Runs Through It grossed $43.4 million worldwide.
How is A River Runs Through It rated?
A River Runs Through It has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did A River Runs Through It win?
A River Runs Through It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Cinematography at the Oscars 1993.
Does A River Runs Through It have a post-credit scene?
No. A River Runs Through It has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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