
Mending the Line
2022 · Movie · R · 117 min · ★ 6.6 · 61% critics
After being wounded in Afghanistan, a Marine returns to a Montana VA hospital carrying deep physical and emotional scars. Through an unexpected bond with an older veteran and the quiet focus of fly fishing, he begins searching for steadier ground, connection, and a way to heal.
Also known as Pêche à la Mouche
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2023-06-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (35 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a reflective drama about veterans, grief, and healing with a calm outdoor setting, especially if you liked Fort Bliss or Stop-Loss; Not for you if you want a fast-paced or upbeat watch.
Pros: heartfelt healing story; beautiful Montana scenery; moving veteran bond | Cons: slow pacing; uneven character depth; shaky visuals
Cast & crew

Brian Cox
as Ike Fletcher

Sinqua Walls
as Colter

Perry Mattfeld
as Lucy

Patricia Heaton
as Dr. Burke

Wes Studi
as Harrison

Irene Bedard
as Mrs. Redcloud

Julian Works
as Ram

Chris Galust
as Kovacs
- TT
Tristan Thompson
as McDowell (McD)

Pressly Coker
as Blitz
Directed by Joshua Caldwell