A River Runs Through It vs Summer of the Colt

Summer of the Colt has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for A River Runs Through It). Summer of the Colt is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 3m. Summer of the Colt is the older of the two (1991 against 1992). Both are drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A River Runs Through It posterA River Runs Through It1992 VS Summer of the Colt posterSummer of the Colt1991
A River Runs Through ItSummer of the Colt
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 8.5/10
Year19921991
Length2h 3m1h 40m
GenresDrama, FamilyDrama, Family
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorRobert RedfordAndré Melançon
Main castBrenda Blethyn, Michael Cudlitz, Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Joseph Gordon-LevittHéctor Alterio, Manuel Callau, China Zorrilla, Alexandra London-Thompson, Juan De Benedictis

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.

Summer of the Colt

This award-winning film by André Melançon -- set on a ranch on the pampas of Argentina -- tells the story of three children spending a summer with their grandfather. The youngest, Felipe, makes friends with a puppy; his older brother, Daniel, breaks and train his first horse; their 13-year-old sister, Laura, struggles with the transition between childhood and growing up. The kids find it difficult to adapt to their proud and stubborn…

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