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Mystic River

2003·Movie·R·138 min·7.7(7,492)

We bury our sins, we wash them clean.

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

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Where to watch Mystic River in United States

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BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Mystic River

Mystic River is a 2003 English-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 7500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Mystic River was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, and NPV Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $157 million worldwide.

Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
Brian Helgeland
Release date
October 8, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$157 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment
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Mystic River cast & crew

Mystic River was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Brian Helgeland.

The cast features 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, and Laura Linney as Annabeth Markum.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clint Eastwood, cinematography is by Tom Stern, and it was produced by Bruce Berman and Robert Lorenz.

Is Mystic River worth watching?

Mystic River holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 7,492 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, Mystic River is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Mystic River

Mystic River isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Mystic River

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Jimmy Markum

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Dave Boyle

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Sean Devine

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Whitey Powers

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Celeste Boyle

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Annabeth Markum

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Val Savage

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry

Brendan Harris

Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum

Katie Markum

Spencer Treat Clark

Spencer Treat Clark

Silent Ray Harris

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Andrew Mackin

John O'Shea

Adam Nelson

Adam Nelson

Nick Savage

Mystic River — FAQs

Where can I watch Mystic River in United States?

Mystic River is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Mystic River in?

Mystic River is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Mystic River?

Mystic River runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is Mystic River rated?

Mystic River is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 7,492 ratings.

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