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The Mean Season

1985·Movie·R·103 min·6.2(114)

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.

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Where to watch The Mean Season in United States

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Where is The Mean Season streaming around the world?

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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

In United States, you can stream The Mean Season on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Mean Season

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Malcolm Anderson

Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway

Christine Connelly

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Alan Delour

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Bill Nolan

Richard Bradford

Richard Bradford

Phil Wilson

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Andy Porter

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Ray Martinez

Rose Portillo

Rose Portillo

Kathy Vasquez

William Smith

William Smith

Albert O'Shaughnessy

Lee Sandman

Lee Sandman

Harold Jacoby

Dan Fitzgerald

Dan Fitzgerald

Carl Mason

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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.

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