A River Runs Through It vs Impossible Things

Impossible Things has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7/10 for A River Runs Through It). Impossible Things is the shorter watch at 1h 28m compared with 2h 3m. A River Runs Through It is the older of the two (1992 against 2021). Both are drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A River Runs Through It posterA River Runs Through It1992 VS Impossible Things posterImpossible Things2021
A River Runs Through ItImpossible Things
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 8.4/10
Year19922021
Length2h 3m1h 28m
GenresDrama, FamilyDrama, Family
Country––
DirectorRobert RedfordErnesto Contreras
Main castBrenda Blethyn, Michael Cudlitz, Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Joseph Gordon-LevittLuisa Huertas, Benny Emmanuel, Michelle Betancourt, Nora Velázquez, Salvador Garcini

Synopsis

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.

Impossible Things

After the death of her abusive husband, Matilde finds her new best friend in Miguel, her young, insecure, and disoriented neighbor.

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