Apple TVA River Runs Through It (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
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 Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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 Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores universal themes of family, love, loss, and the solace of nature and tradition, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its focus remains on personal human drama and the beauty of its setting, balancing elements that could appeal to different political perspectives.
The film features a cast that is primarily traditional, reflecting the demographics of its historical setting without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on traditional identities, portraying them in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Presbyterianism as a foundational element of the Maclean family's life, providing moral guidance, community, and a framework for understanding love and loss. While characters struggle with its strictures, the faith itself, particularly the father's unwavering devotion and grace, is depicted with respect and depth.
The film 'A River Runs Through It' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the Maclean family's experiences in early 20th-century Montana, exploring themes of brotherhood, faith, and fly fishing, without addressing queer identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A River Runs Through It" is an adaptation of Norman Maclean's semi-autobiographical novella. All main characters, including Norman, Paul, and Reverend Maclean, maintain their established genders from the source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another are present.
The film "A River Runs Through It" is an adaptation of Norman Maclean's semi-autobiographical novella. All main characters, including Norman and Paul Maclean, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material and the historical context of the story.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.8
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