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The Mean Season

1985·Movie
1h 43min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

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.
Psychological ThrillerSerial Killer DramaCat-and-Mouse GameJournalistic EthicsIntense SuspenseDark Crime StoryMoral DilemmasObsessive RelationshipBleak AtmosphereMind Games

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mean Season

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Where can I stream The Mean Season legally?

The Mean Season is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mean Season worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mean Season rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Mean Season?

1 h 43 min

The Mean Season runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mean Season?

Critics60
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Mean Season much the same way.

What language is The Mean Season in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mean Season?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mean Season in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.