In the scene where the father teaches his young sons the art of fly casting, Tom Skerritt (the actor who played the role of Rev. Then, when they drive away in the dark with their cronies, the church is visible, and it looks as much like a schoolhouse as it does a church. The porch was built specifically for the scene where the Maclean brothers climb out of their bedroom window. The “Maclean house” is across the road from the Springhill Presbyterian church, fourteen miles north of downtown Bozeman, Montana. So if you’re curious about some of the details, keep reading. Even Gary’s son Jason was part of the movie. Second, my podcast partner, Dave, and I had an extensive conversation with Gary Borger about his role as a consultant. I could take you to the exact spots on the Gallatin and Boulder Rivers (and Mill Creek in Paradise Valley) where the scenes were shot. First, I lived in the very area where the filming took place. This information comes from two primary sources. Livingston served as Missoula, and the Gallatin River served as the Big Blackfoot River.īut there are some fun facts about its filming which you won’t find in most reviews or articles. The movie is set in Missoula, Montana, though most fans know that it was filmed 200-plus miles east of Missoula in Livingston, Montana. Even as it celebrates its 25-year anniversary, the movie continues to captivate viewers who resonate with its story of tragedy, family, the American West, and fishing.

Based on the novella by Norman Maclean, “A River Runs Through It” launched the career of Brad Pitt and boosted interest in fly fishing. A River Runs Through It premiered on Octo– more than 25 years ago.

Paul mclean a river runs through it