A River Runs Through It vs Mumu

Mumu has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for A River Runs Through It). Mumu is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 3m. A River Runs Through It is the older of the two (1992 against 2025). Both are drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A River Runs Through It posterA River Runs Through It1992 VS Mumu posterMumu2025
A River Runs Through ItMumu
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 8.5/10
Year19922025
Length2h 3m1h 51m
GenresDrama, FamilyDrama, Family
CountryUnited KingdomChina
DirectorRobert RedfordMo Sha
Main castBrenda Blethyn, Michael Cudlitz, Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Joseph Gordon-LevittZhang Yixing, Zhang Ruonan, Li Luo'an, Huang Yao, Vivienne Tien

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.

Mumu

Deaf Xiao Ma and his daughter Mumu rely on each other for companionship. The little "big sister" Mumu serves as the family's pillar—bridging communication between her father and the outside world, helping him secure work and earn a living. However, as Mumu grows older, she must integrate into the hearing world, and their inseparable life is about to be disrupted. Just then, a criminal syndicate that specifically preys on the deaf sets its…

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