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Mystic River
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R,2hrs 17min
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October 8, 2003
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WB
Synopsis: Directed by Clint Eastwood, the mysterious drama Mystic River is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane and adapted by screenwriter Brian Helgeland. Set in an Irish neighborhood in Boston, Jimmy, Sean, and Dave are three childhood friends who are reunited after a brutal murder takes place. Reformed convict Jimmy Markum (Sean Penn) and his devoted wife Annabeth (Laura Linney) find out that their teenage daughter Katie (Emmy Rossum) has been beaten and killed. Jimmy's old friend Sean Devine (Kevin Bacon) ... Full Synopsis
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A major American motion picture, an overpowering piece of work that involves some of the most basic human emotions: love, hate, fear, revenge, despair. Directed by Clint Eastwood with absolute confidence and remarkable control. Full Review
Metascore
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84
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Jimmy Markum, Jimmy Marcus
Sean Devine
Dave Boyle
Whitey Powers
Photos
Sean Penn receives the award for Best Male Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Mystic...
Tim Robbins, winner of the Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role for "Mystic River," and Sean Penn,...
Sean Penn attends the press conference for "Mystic River" in New York on Oct. 1, 2003.
"Mystic River" collaborators Clint Eastwood, Laura Linney and Sean Penn attend the 10th Annual...
Sean Penn and Clint Eastwood on the set of 2003's "Mystic River"
Tim Robbins, 50 on Oct. 16: Robbins launched his career with a few appearances on "St. Elsewhere" in...
Sean Penn, best actor, drama, nominee for "Mystic River"
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