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Mystic River (2003)

โ€œWe bury our sins, we wash them clean.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 7,693 votes 2h 18m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#12 of 156 films from 2003 #125 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Brian Helgeland, Dennis Lehane

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Overview

The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.

Cast

Sean Pennas Jimmy Markum
Tim Robbinsas Dave Boyle
Kevin Baconas Sean Devine
Laurence Fishburneas Whitey Powers
Marcia Gay Hardenas Celeste Boyle
Laura Linneyas Annabeth Markum
Kevin Chapmanas Val Savage
Tom Guiryas Brendan Harris
Emmy Rossumas Katie Markum
Spencer Treat Clarkas Silent Ray Harris
Andrew Mackinas John O'Shea
Adam Nelsonas Nick Savage
Robert Wahlbergas Kevin Savage
Jenny O'Haraas Esther Harris

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 2003
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$156,800,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0327056

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Questions

How long is Mystic River?
Mystic River runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is Mystic River worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 7,693 votes, which places it #12 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 93%) and #125 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Mystic River?
Mystic River was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Mystic River?
Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum; Tim Robbins as Dave Boyle; Kevin Bacon as Sean Devine; Laurence Fishburne as Whitey Powers; Marcia Gay Harden as Celeste Boyle; Laura Linney as Annabeth Markum.
What is Mystic River rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mystic River?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18340.

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