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A River Runs Through It (1992)

Directed by Robert Redford · Cinematography by Philippe Rousselot

PG123 min218 frames

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A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: wide — A wide shot of a man fly fishing in a shallow river. Green vegetation and large stones line the…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: fullbody — A dense pine forest lines a rapidly flowing rocky river with dappled sunlight illumination.…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit interior room contains two figures in low light. A woman looks at a man whose head…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A vintage dining room features a wooden table set with wine and food items. A woman in a beige…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: fullbody — A dense forest path filled with coniferous trees and uneven dirt ground. A man wearing a hat…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A dark riverbank is framed by dense pine trees at night. A lone man walks along the edge of the…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor booth features a dark wood paneled wall and shadows. A man in a suit and a…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: wide — A vast grassy meadow sits in front of a prominent mountain range. A young male runs away from the…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A group of women in 19th-century attire stands on an outdoor wooden balcony. The women converse…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: wide — A dark, unpaved country road is bordered by overgrown dry grass and trees. A vintage car with…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A shallow river with rapids flowing over dark rocks and vegetation on the bank. A man in…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: wide — A bustling wooden train station platform features a large steam train idling at tracks. Various…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A young woman sits at a table outdoors near a grassy riverbank. She holds a large slice of…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: closeup — A wooden metronome sits in a outdoor field with blurred trees in the background. A man wearing…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit vehicle interior during the night features two men wearing fedoras. A younger…A River Runs Through It (1992) movie still: closeup — The interior of a dimly lit, dark passenger transport cabin at night. A young man in a tweed…
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What is A River Runs Through It about?

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.

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What does the cinematography of A River Runs Through It look like?

Sampled across 200 frames, the coverage of A River Runs Through It leans on medium shots (46% of the sample) and wide compositions (22%). Cinematographer Philippe Rousselot keeps 65% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 70% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of A River Runs Through It?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of A River Runs Through It (1992) are #35312b, #555249, #4f4937, #151310, #d2c8b1, #d4d2c9 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #4f4937
  • #151310
  • #d2c8b1
  • #d4d2c9

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