

The Mean Season
“A time between summer... and murder.”
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
Where to watch The Mean Season in United States
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Where is The Mean Season streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Mean Season
The Mean Season is a 1985 English-language mystery and thriller film directed by Phillip Borsos. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The Mean Season was produced by David Foster Productions, The Turman-Foster Company, and Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 15, 1985, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Phillip Borsos
- Writers
- Leon Piedmont
- Release date
- February 15, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- David Foster Productions, The Turman-Foster Company, Orion Pictures
The Mean Season cast & crew
The Mean Season was directed by Phillip Borsos and written by Leon Piedmont.
The cast features Kurt Russell as Malcolm Anderson, Mariel Hemingway as Christine Connelly, Richard Jordan as Alan Delour, Richard Masur as Bill Nolan, Richard Bradford as Phil Wilson, and Joe Pantoliano as Andy Porter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Frank Tidy, and it was produced by David Foster and Lawrence Turman.
Is The Mean Season worth watching?
The Mean Season holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 114 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery and thriller, The Mean Season is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mean Season
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Cast of The Mean Season

Kurt Russell
Malcolm Anderson

Mariel Hemingway
Christine Connelly

Richard Jordan
Alan Delour

Richard Masur
Bill Nolan

Richard Bradford
Phil Wilson

Joe Pantoliano
Andy Porter

Andy Garcia
Ray Martinez

Rose Portillo
Kathy Vasquez

William Smith
Albert O'Shaughnessy

Lee Sandman
Harold Jacoby

Dan Fitzgerald
Carl Mason
Cynthia Caquelin
Ruth Lowenstein
The Mean Season — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mean Season in United States?
The Mean Season is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Mean Season on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Mean Season is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Mean Season in?
The Mean Season is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mean Season?
The Mean Season runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Mean Season rated?
The Mean Season is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 114 ratings.











