Mystic River (2003)
Childhood friends confront a shattering tragedy, unearthing dark secrets in their gritty, melancholy hometown.
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
How intense is Mystic River?
Mystic River is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Mystic River feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mystic River
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Mystic River for you?
Is Mystic River scary?
Only a little. Mystic River has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mystic River gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Mystic River sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Mystic River OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Mystic River?
Mystic River runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream Mystic River?
Mystic River is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Mystic River have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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