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Trouble in Mind

1985·Movie
1h 52min·R
71
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Drugs, sex, crime… Rain City has it all. Here everyone gets what they want — or what they deserve.

The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the hypnotic Rain City.
Neo-NoirRain City SettingCrime DramaPsychological ThrillerCharacter StudyStylized VisualsBleak and AtmosphericSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Trouble in Mind worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trouble in Mind rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Trouble in Mind?

1 h 52 min

Trouble in Mind runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trouble in Mind?

Critics80
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Trouble in Mind higher (80) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Trouble in Mind a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$19,632

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $19,632 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Trouble in Mind in?

EnglishKoreanSpanish

It was made in English, with some Korean, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Trouble in Mind?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trouble in Mind in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trouble in Mind use?

Boom, Headshot!Save the VillainPretty Little HeadshotsA Party, Also Known as an OrgyCity NoirIneffectual Sympathetic VillainBetty and VeronicaHandicapped BadassDoor Stop BabyAlliterative NameI'm a Man; I Can't Help ItFilm Noirand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Trouble in Mind, including Boom, Headshot!, Save the Villain, Pretty Little Headshots.