Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins

With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.

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R, 2 hrs. 17 min.

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Release Date: October 8, 2003

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DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004

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  • September 24, 2009
    The conclusion is uneasy and doesn?t sit well. This is an overrated film with a puzzling message.
  • July 30, 2009
    Directed by Clint Eastwood and boasting an all star cast of some of Hollywood?s most talented Actors. This is Hollywood minus the Hollywood glint, it?s down to earth, believable, with some impressive performances all around, in particular, Tim Robins, Sean Penn and Marcia Gay Ha...( read more)rden.

    This Murder mystery, turned vigilante storyline is tough, raw and deeply personal.

    The brilliance of the film is that it doesn?t just build to a climatic ending, there are some pretty big things that happen throughout the film that make a huge impact.

    One of my favourite films that I have watched over and over.
  • June 27, 2009
    A masterpiece. A pure powerhouse entertainment. Sean Penn is magnificent, giving a groundbreaking and emotionally shattering performance. Tim Robbins is brilliant, a haunting and brooding performance. Kevin Bacon is teriffic, a compelling and fantastic performance. Laurence Fishb...( read more)urn is excellent. Marcia Gay Harden is a revelation. The acting is so beyound superb, the actors go places they havent been before and nail it dead on. A powerful cast. It's sizzeling, heart-pounding and utterly shocking. The best picture of 2003. Clint Eastwood's best film as a director. An instant classic. A powerful, deeply effective, chilling and brooding thriller. A stylish, masterful, intriguing and searing mystery. Unsettling and unforgettable. It sticks in your mind and dosent let go. It will keep you on the edge of your seat then take your breath away and knock you out. A true shot of adreniline to the heart. Such a film should not be missed for it's power, suspense, tragedy and emotion.
  • June 4, 2009
    Excellent movie from Clint, worth the watch
  • February 7, 2009
    I enjoyed this movie, you have to be in the mood for a long movie like this where you have to pay attention. It was also one of those movies that makes me yell at the TV.
  • November 5, 2009
    Normal plot. GREAT acting.
  • November 5, 2009
    Superb Suspense And Thriller....
  • October 29, 2009
    i like rivers.................place in y country
  • October 23, 2009
    Eastwoods story of torn friendships revolving around a murder is emotional and nerve shredding
  • October 23, 2009
    Liked the movie just didnt like the ending

Critic Reviews


October 10, 2003
David Edelstein, Slate

For all its missteps, Mystic River gets the big things right: It turns you inside out with grief. full review

October 9, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

The acting throughout is exceptional, rooted in observed realism, but suggestive of more mythical agents at work through the lives of human beings. full review

October 8, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Eastwood's most soulful, and most organic, movie. full review

October 8, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Mystic River is full of details that stay with you. full review

October 8, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

River leads moviegoers on a suspense-filled, sometimes painful adventure marked by great performances. full review

October 8, 2003
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

A compelling film that could have been a classic with some judicious editing in the end and a rethink of the climax. full review

October 2, 2003
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Mystic River is the rare American movie that aspires to -- and achieves -- the full weight and darkness of tragedy. full review

September 25, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A movie of startling power and intimacy. full review

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  • gabrielhortencio
    January 4, 2007
    "Sobre Menino e Lobo" muiito bom, adoro esse filme até tenho o livro.. acho que é melhor do que esse filme :)

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