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Keeping Mum

2005·Movie
1h 43min·R

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Some family secrets are best kept...buried.

A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair and his children are up to no good.
Quirky British ComedyDark Family HumorSmall TownEccentric CharactersRomantic SubplotPhysical GagsSatiricalLightheartedCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Keeping Mum

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Where can I stream Keeping Mum legally?

Keeping Mum is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Keeping Mum worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Keeping Mum rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Keeping Mum?

1 h 43 min

Keeping Mum runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Keeping Mum?

Critics55
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Keeping Mum higher (71) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Keeping Mum a box office hit?

Budget$169,000
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $169,000 to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 109.9 times its budget.

What language is Keeping Mum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Keeping Mum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Keeping Mum in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Keeping Mum use?

Boring Religious ServiceComedic SociopathyRunning GagUnmourned DeathBeware the Nice OnesAmusing InjuriesChurch LadyLuke, I Am Your FatherReally Gets AroundI Never Said It Was PoisonVehicular SabotageStealth Punand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Keeping Mum, including Boring Religious Service, Comedic Sociopathy, Running Gag.