In the early scenes in New York, the film is presented in a standard 1.85:1 aspect ratio. As the location shifts to Montana, the film widens the viewing area to a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Natalie Portman withdrew from the starring role in this movie to appear in "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway instead.
Scenes filmed with actress/singer 'Betty Buckley' were ultimately cut from the final film.
John Barry's original score for this film was rejected--it would ultimately become his concept album "The Beyondness Of Things".
Lucas Black turned down a part in this movie as they wanted him to change his accent.
Was filmed in the same area as another Robert Redford film, A River Runs Through it, up the Boulder Valley, south of a small Montana town called Big Timber.
In the book, Pilgrim is dark bay, rather than chestnut, and a Morgan horse. Gulliver (Judith's horse) is the chestnut.
Kate Bosworth's first film. She was chosen as they required an experienced rider for the role of Judith.