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Mortal Thoughts

1991·Movie
1h 44min·R

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Something terrible happened that night. Something everyone wanted to talk about. Something no one was telling the truth about.

A loathsome man ends up dead, but it's not clear who's to blame. If ever a person got what he deserved, it's James Urbanksi, an abusive drunk who steals from his wife, Joyce, and promises her close friend Cynthia Kellogg that she'll be the next target of his rage. At a group outing, James bleeds to death after someone cuts his throat. But because he's such a terrible human being, police aren't sure which of his acquaintances decided to kill him.
Suburban NoirPsychological ThrillerCrime DramaDomestic AbuseSecrets and LiesMoral AmbiguityEnsemble CastCharacter-DrivenIntense Suspense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mortal Thoughts legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mortal Thoughts worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mortal Thoughts rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Mortal Thoughts?

1 h 44 min

Mortal Thoughts runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mortal Thoughts?

Critics61
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Mortal Thoughts higher (61) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mortal Thoughts a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$19 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Mortal Thoughts in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mortal Thoughts?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mortal Thoughts in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.