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Movie Info

Release Date: October 08, 2003
Runtime: 138 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $156,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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89%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
7,338 votes
⭐
7.9/10
IMDb
520,808 votes
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Mystic River

2003

"Secrets buried deep, truth will rise."

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Awards & Recognition

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3 Wins
3 Nominations
6 Total
Oscars
2 3 nom.
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2004 Oscars Best Actor Sean Penn Winner
2004 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Sean Penn Winner
2004 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Tim Robbins Winner
2004 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Marcia Gay Harden Nominated
2004 Oscars Best Picture Clint Eastwood Nominated
2004 Oscars Best Director Clint Eastwood Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2004 Oscars Best Actor Sean Penn
2004 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Sean Penn
2004 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Tim Robbins
Year Festival Category Winner
2004 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Marcia Gay Harden
2004 Oscars Best Picture Clint Eastwood
2004 Oscars Best Director Clint Eastwood

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $156,800,000
Profit $131,800,000
ROI +527.2% (6.3x)

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Mystic River is directed by Clint Eastwood .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #loss of loved one 118 #whodunit 42 #mysterious 38 #biting 30 #grim 29 #child abuse 28 #guilt 24 #boston, massachusetts 22 #sexual abuse 15 #vengeance 12 #loyalty 12 #massachusetts 12 #forceful 11 #suppressed past 9

Trivia & Fun Facts about Mystic River

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  • In one scene, Sean Penn's character Dave is seen wearing a baseball cap that references the Boston Red Sox, which serves as a subtle nod to the film's New England roots.

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  • Tim Robbins initially struggled with the emotional depth required for his role as Dave, leading to intense rehearsals with Sean Penn to build their on-screen chemistry.

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  • During the filming of a pivotal scene, a continuity error occurred when a background character was seen wearing a jacket that had not been present in earlier shots.

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  • Mystic River shares thematic elements with other films directed by Clint Eastwood, particularly in its exploration of grief and the impact of childhood trauma, similar to his work in A Perfect World.

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