A River Runs Through It_
"Nothing perfect lasts forever. Except in our memories."
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.
Starring
Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt
Box Office
$43.4M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
A River Runs Through It earned $43.4M worldwide on a $12.0M budget — a 262% return on investment.
Year context
A River Runs Through It was released 34 years ago in 1992.
A River Runs Through It is a Drama, Family film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (20)
Craig Sheffer
Norman Maclean
Brad Pitt
Paul Maclean
Tom Skerritt
Rev. Maclean
Brenda Blethyn
Mrs. Maclean
Emily Lloyd
Jessie Burns
Edie McClurg
Mrs. Burns
Stephen Shellen
Neal Burns
VG
Vann Gravage
Young Paul
Nicole Burdette
Mabel
Susan Traylor
Rawhide
Michael Cudlitz
Chub
RC
Rob Cox
Conroy
BS
Buck Simmonds
Humph
FO
Fred Oakland
Mr. Burns
DC
David Creamer
Ken Burns
MR
Madonna Reubens
Aunt Sally
JR
John Reubens
Uncle Jimmy
AR
Arnold Richardson
Old Norman
MacIntyre Dixon
Police Sergeant
William Hootkins
Murphy
BOX OFFICE
$12.0M
Budget
$43.4M
Revenue
+262%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (1,169 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$43,440,294
Profit
+$31,440,294
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A River Runs Through It about?
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.
How long is A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in A River Runs Through It?
The cast of A River Runs Through It includes Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd.
How much did A River Runs Through It make at the box office?
A River Runs Through It earned $43,440,294 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,000,000.
What is the rating of A River Runs Through It?
A River Runs Through It has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1,169 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Family