The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Seen it?2008 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$80K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Jon FosterArt Bechstein
- Peter SarsgaardCleveland Arning
- Sienna MillerJane Bellwether
- Mena SuvariPhlox Lombardi
- Omid AbtahiMohammed
- Nick NolteJoe Bechstein
- Keith Michael GregoryKeith
- Ali ReedFemale Book Barn Employee
- James A. HarperTeen Book Barn Employee
- Don WadsworthClass Instructor