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A River Runs Through It

1992

Robert Redford

Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn ...

6.6

9,277

Drama Fly-fishing figures prominently in this poignant tale of two brothers growing up in Montana in the early 20th century under the stern rule of their minister father (Tom Skerritt). While both boys rebel, Norman (Craig Sheffer) channels his rebellion into writing, but Paul (Brad Pitt) descends onto a slippery path of self-destruction.

	Author	Review
United States	Caryn James The New York Times	"Here are two things I never thought I'd say: I like a movie about fly fishing, and Robert Redford has directed one of the most ambitious, accomplished films of the year."	POS
United Kingdom	Empire	"An elegant if simply structured film, one crafted with a warmth and understanding reflective of the director enamoured of his subject matter (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter	"A lyrical, poignant drama that uses the angler’s art of fly fishing as a subtle metaphor for life’s many twists and turns (...) [It] is beautifully shot and acted."	POS
United States	Hal Hinson The Washington Post	"A loving work of embracing nostalgia for a brighter, cleaner, more upright America."	POS
United States	Caryn James The New York Times	"Here are two things I never thought I'd say: I like a movie about fly fishing, and Robert Redford has directed one of the most ambitious, accomplished films of the year."	POS
United States	Variety Staff Variety	"A nicely observed family study."	POS

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