Robert Redford directs and narrates a tale of two brothers, one family, and a timeless bond. Adapted from Norman Maclean's beloved novella, A River Runs Through It will flow right into your feels.
Robert Redford captures the majesty of the Montana wilderness and the strength of the American family in this acclaimed adaptation of Norman Maclean's classic memoir. Craig Sheffer stars as the young Norman, and Brad Pitt stars as his brother Paul, an irresistible daredevil driven to challenge the world. Growing up, both boys rebel against their stern minister father. While Norman channels his rebellion into writing, Paul descends a slippery path to self-destruction. Co-starring Tom Skerritt as the Reverend Maclean and Emily Lloyd as wild-hearted Jessie Burns. [123 min; drama; English]
"Robert Redford's sensitive, unhurried movie of A River Runs Through It is so faithful to the book that it becomes that rare thing—a beautiful celebration of the power of literature." — Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
"A pure cinematic distillation of Maclean's words, it is by turns austere and vibrant, disconsolate and joyful." — Hollis Chacona, Austin Chronicle
"Redford directs with a fluid grace... to capture the idyllic, light-drenched aura of Maclean's early childhood memories. Even the seemingly unexciting fly-fishing sequences take on a magical air worthy of Spielberg." — Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter
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