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A River Runs Through It

1992, Movie, 2h 3min

The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.

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Critic Ms

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...this is an elegant if simply structured film, one crafted with a warmth and understanding reflective of the director enamoured of his subject matter...

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lars-erikmartin

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A fantastic story about family struggles and mesmerising fishing.

2 years ago

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A River Runs Through It tells the story of two brothers, Norman and Paul Maclean, who grow up in Montana under the watchful eye of their Presbyterian minister father. The brothers are taught to love fly fishing, and as they grow older, they follow different paths. Norman leaves for college while Paul stays behind and becomes a skilled fisherman and journalist. When Norman returns six years later, he finds that Paul has fallen into a life of hard drinking and gambling. Despite their differences, the brothers remain close, bonding over their shared love of fishing. However, their lives take tragic turns as they struggle with their own personal demons.

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