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A River Runs Through It (1992): Film vs Book
Film · 1992 · Directed by Robert Redford · Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer
About the film
Two brothers and their father share a love of fly fishing in Montana.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the title novella and keeps its quiet voice.
Read or watch first?
The book includes two more stories.
What the book gives you
A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean
Beautiful, calm writing that makes you feel the river and the bonds of family.
Who will like it: Readers who like quiet, lyrical stories about family and fishing.