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.
Craig Sheffer
as Norman Maclean
Brad Pitt
as Paul Maclean
Tom Skerritt
as Rev. Maclean
Brenda Blethyn
as Mrs. Maclean
Edie McClurg
as Mrs. Burns
Stephen Shellen
as Neal Burns
Vann Gravage
as Young Paul
Susan Traylor
as Rawhide
Nicole Burdette
as Mabel
Emily Lloyd
as Jessie Burns
William Hootkins
as Murphy
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Young Norman
