Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Jon FosterArt Bechstein
Peter SarsgaardCleveland Arning
Sienna MillerJane Bellwether
Mena SuvariPhlox Lombardi
Omid AbtahiMohammed
Nick NolteJoe Bechstein
Don WadsworthClass Instructor
Jarid FaubelMohawk Man (as Jarid C. Faubel)
Tim HartmanRestaurant Manager
Patrick JordanPhlox’s New Boyfriend
Stephen LiskaJimmy Breezy
Marc MacaulayLenny Burns
Jack BaunOfficer #1
Jeff HochendonerOfficer #2
Tommy LafittePrecinct Officer
Chris RankinBartender (uncredited)
Joe FishelParty Guest (uncredited)Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 76January 20, 2008 · 1 h 35 min · R
Closet Key, Ending Memorial Service, Love Triangle +4
4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?"
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In the United States, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (25).
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
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