The River Why (2010): Cast & Plot
The River Why is a 2010 romantic drama directed by Matthew Leutwyler, starring Zach Gilford as Gus, Amber Heard and Dallas Roberts. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Matthew Leutwyler
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The River Why About?
The premise of The River Why without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A restless young man leaves his family behind to pursue a solitary existence along a river, immersing himself in the art of fly‑fishing. He believes mastering the sport will help him chart his own path, discover his true self, and open the possibility of love.
The River Why Cast & Characters
Zach Gilford leads the cast as Gus, with Amber Heard as Eddy and Dallas Roberts as Titus. Directed by Matthew Leutwyler; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matthew Leutwyler
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Zach Gilford as Gus -
Amber Heard as Eddy - Dallas Roberts as Titus
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William Hurt as H2O
Also Starring in The River Why
· 21 more- William Devane Dutch Hines
- Kathleen Quinlan Ma
- Gattlin Griffith Bill Bob
- Nikki DeLoach Ma jeune
- Alex Hurt Young H20
- Daniel Nelson Young Gus
- Elijah Nelson Hemingway
- Landon Brooks Soldier at Halloween Party
- Allen Nause Politician
- Brendan Robinson Kernie
- Catherine Lassesen Politician's Wife
- David Richard Heath Ralph Eaton
- Christopher McCafferty Exhibition Attendee
- Drew Barrios Security Guard
- Gabby Brooks Pilgrim at Halloween Party
- Natasha Duvall Girl in Park
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- Evan Geer Bar patron
- Breanna Aleigh Grimes Marlene
- Lauren Selman Summer Tourist
- Robert Zorn Fly Shop Owner
- Keagan Brooks
More from Matthew Leutwyler
More films directed by Matthew Leutwyler, best-rated first: Dead & Breakfast, Answers to Nothing, Fight Like A Girl and Wrong Swipe.
The River Why Plot Summary
What happens in The River Why from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The River Why is a heartfelt adaptation of the 1983 Sierra Club novel by David James Duncan, weaving a coming-of-age narrative around a young man named Augustine “Gus” Orviston, portrayed by Zach Gilford. This film intricately explores Gus’s journey in search of an elusive Rainbow Trout, which serves as a powerful metaphor for his internal quest for self-understanding and personal fulfillment. The film also features Amber Heard as Eddy, a spirited and adventurous fly-fisher who captures Gus’s affections.
Full summary
The whole story of The River Why, scene by scene
The River Why Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The River Why.
How Well Do You Know The River Why?
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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Who portrays Augustine "Gus" Orviston, the film's young protagonist?
Cars in The River Why
8 cars on screen, including the 1980 Ford F-Series and the 1997 BMW 5 E39.
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1980 Ford F-Series Important role -
1997 BMW 5 E39 Minor role -
1968 Chevrolet C-20 Minor role -
Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Minor role
The River Why Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Aşk Nehri” and “El río de los sueños”.
- Also known as
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- Aşk Nehri
- El río de los sueños
- La Vie selon Gus Orviston
- Coração de Pescador
- Река-вопрос
- Реката на мечтите
- 더 리버 와이
- 大河问询
- Il fiume delle verità
- Rzeka pytań
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The River Why FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The River Why, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The River Why?
The River Why runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The River Why released?
The River Why was released on April 9, 2010.
Who directed The River Why?
The River Why was directed by Matthew Leutwyler.
More films by Matthew Leutwyler Who is in the cast of The River Why?
The River Why stars Zach Gilford as Gus, Amber Heard as Eddy and Dallas Roberts as Titus, among 25 credited actors.
Does The River Why have a post-credit scene?
No. The River Why has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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