Mending the Line is a drama about John Colter, a wounded Marine returning from Afghanistan who struggles to engage with conventional therapy. At a VA facility in Montana, he forms an uneasy friendship with Ike, a Vietnam veteran who introduces him to fly fishing. The story follows how that connection—and volunteer Lucy—shapes Colter’s outlook. Netflix and the BBFC identify the film as a 2022 production, although Sony’s commercial page labels it 2023.
What is Mending the Line about?
John Colter, a Marine and Recon Specialist, is physically wounded and in shock after a life-changing incident on his last day of deployment in Afghanistan. He is sent to a VA facility in Montana, where traditional treatment and therapy do not initially engage him.
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Colter meets Ike, a Vietnam veteran who teaches him to deal with trauma through fly fishing. Their reluctant friendship is the film’s central relationship. Lucy, a librarian and VA-center volunteer, also influences Colter’s outlook. Sony Pictures describes Ike’s role this way: “When traditional treatment and therapy fail to engage Colter, he is introduced to a Vietnam veteran, Ike [Brian Cox], who teaches him to deal with his trauma through fly fishing.” Sony Pictures’ film page
The fishing is part of the film’s fictional story; the plot does not establish fly fishing as a proven treatment for trauma.
#1 Best Overall
Cast, director and setting
Joshua Caldwell directed the film. Its principal cast includes Brian Cox as Ike, Sinqua Walls as Colter, Perry Mattfeld as Lucy, Patricia Heaton as Dr. Burke and Wes Studi as Harrison. The story is set in Livingston, Montana. Netflix says filming took place in Bozeman and Livingston.
Why is the film listed as both 2022 and 2023?
The year depends on the context of the listing. Netflix’s film guide calls it a 2022 film, and the BBFC lists 2022 as its production year. Sony’s distributor page labels it 2023 while presenting digital purchase options. “2022” is therefore appropriate for identifying the production; a commercial-release page may use 2023.
Rank #2
How long is it, and what content should viewers know about?
The BBFC lists an approximate runtime of 117 minutes. Its UK classification record notes strong language and violence, along with stylized nightmare imagery and references to emotional trauma and physical injuries. That classification is specific to the UK; viewers should check the rating and guidance for their own territory.
Where can you watch Mending the Line?
Sony’s page lists digital purchase and rental destinations, but those listings do not confirm availability in every country or inclusion with a particular streaming subscription. Check the linked Sony Pictures page and local services for current options in your region.
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