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Mulholland Drive (2001)

โ€œAn actress longing to be a star. A woman searching for herself. Both worlds will collide... on Mulholland Drive.โ€

7.8/10 ยท 7,326 votes 2h 27m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#9 of 148 films from 2001 #97 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Lynch ยท Written by David Lynch

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Overview

Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.

Cast

Naomi Wattsas Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn
Laura Harringas Rita / Camilla Rhodes
Justin Therouxas Adam
Ann Milleras Coco
Mark Pellegrinoas Joe
Robert Forsteras Detective McKnight
Dan Hedayaas Vincenzo Castigliane
Angelo Badalamentias Luigi Castigliane
Patrick Fischleras Dan
Brent Briscoeas Detective Domgaard
Michael Cookeas Herb
Monty Montgomeryas Cowboy
Lee Grantas Louise
James Karenas Wally Brown

Facts

Release dateJune 6, 2001
Runtime147 min (2h 27m) โ€” longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$20,289,986 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0166924

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Questions

How long is Mulholland Drive?
Mulholland Drive runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Is Mulholland Drive worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 7,326 votes, which places it #9 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 95%) and #97 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Mulholland Drive?
Mulholland Drive was directed by David Lynch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Twin Peaks (1989), The Elephant Man (1980), The Straight Story (1999).
Who stars in Mulholland Drive?
Naomi Watts as Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn; Laura Harring as Rita / Camilla Rhodes; Justin Theroux as Adam; Ann Miller as Coco; Mark Pellegrino as Joe; Robert Forster as Detective McKnight.
What is Mulholland Drive rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mulholland Drive?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46893.

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