A River Runs Through It Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to A River Runs Through It, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, Philo, Wonder Project Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean; Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean; Tom Skerritt as Rev. Maclean; Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Maclean; Emily Lloyd as Jessie Burns; Edie McClurg as Mrs. Burns; Stephen Shellen as Neal Burns; Vann Gravage as Young Paul
About A River Runs Through It
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.
More like A River Runs Through It
- The Straight Story
- The River Wild
- Cassandra's Dream
- Mud
- In the Bedroom
- Three Violent People
- East of Eden
- Sweet Sixteen
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A River Runs Through It?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, Philo, Wonder Project Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of A River Runs Through It?
Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean; Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean; Tom Skerritt as Rev. Maclean; Brenda Blethyn as Mrs. Maclean; Emily Lloyd as Jessie Burns; Edie McClurg as Mrs. Burns; Stephen Shellen as Neal Burns; Vann Gravage as Young Paul
Is this A River Runs Through It guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



