Mystic River
2003, Crime/Drama, 2h 17m
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critics consensus
Anchored by the exceptional acting of its strong cast, Mystic River is a somber drama that unfolds in layers and conveys the tragedy of its story with visceral power. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
When the daughter (Emmy Rossum) of ex-con Jimmy Marcus (Sean Penn) is murdered, two of his childhood friends from the neighborhood are involved. Dave (Tim Robbins), a blue-collar worker, was the last person to see her alive, while Sean (Kevin Bacon), a homicide detective, is heading up the case. As Sean proceeds with his investigation, Jimmy conducts one of his own through neighborhood contacts. Eventually, Jimmy suspects Dave is the culprit and considers taking the law into his own hands.
Cast & Crew
Sean Penn
Jimmy Markum
Jimmy Markum
Tim Robbins
Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle
Kevin Bacon
Sean Devine
Sean Devine
Laurence Fishburne
Whitey Powers
Whitey Powers
Marcia Gay Harden
Celeste Boyle
Celeste Boyle
Laura Linney
Annabeth Markum
Annabeth Markum
Critic Reviews for Mystic River
Audience Reviews for Mystic River
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Apr 30, 20181/05/2018 - An amazing crime drama.Peter B Super Reviewer
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Jan 03, 2015Clint Eastwood gave us yet another haunting drama about trust and friendship between 3 men in a small Irish town. A lovely yet tragic drama that leaves you thinking. All three veteran actors delivered masterful acting, the serene setting and the close up shots really makes the film all the more beautiful. While it is good, I thought it may have been a bit overrated, the story itself isn't that inventive. But nonetheless, the performance deserved recognition.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Mar 11, 2014[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Aug 06, 2012Wasn't really interested in this one at first...I honestly just watched it because I was bored. However, I was pleasantly surprised with this film. It has a good storyline, an excellent and unusual setup (the kidnapping), a really cool jarring plot twist in the middle, and an interesting ending that sets up a potential sequel (they never made a film sequel, but perhaps there's a book sequel, I don't know). The cast of this film is excellent, especially Penn and Bacon. Robbins is good too, as a deeply confused man with a tragic childhood past; Fishburne is also good, as ever. Dramas aren't really my forte', but I definitely found this film entertaining, even though I'm not a fan of the genre.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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